Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce
A good galley recipe needs to be simple, adaptable and made from ingredients that are easy to keep on board. This vegetarian bolognese ticks all three boxes.
The Tall Ships Races and Regattas – A Guide to Sail Training International’s Events
There are few sights quite as impressive as a fleet of Tall Ships arriving in port. From traditional square-riggers to smaller sailing vessels, the ships and their crews regularly attract huge crowds when they visit ports around Europe and further afield.
Southampton Boat Show – Local Insider’s Guide
The Southampton Boat Show is an annual highlight in the vibrant port city of Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Living nearby, I’ve been to the show many times and would like to share some local insider knowledge with you: how to get there, where to park, where to stay, and the best spots to eat and drink while you’re in town.
Sail around the World – a dream or reality?
Is it a sailor’s ultimate dream to sail around the world? For some, it’s about speed and breaking records. For others, it’s the chance to leave everyday life behind and spend years exploring the world’s oceans at their own pace.
Vendee Globe
Vendée Globe – The Ultimate Solo Round-the-World Sailing Race
The Vendée Globe is a solo, non-stop, unassisted yacht race around the world and is widely regarded as one of the toughest challenges in sailing.
Galley Recipe – One-Pot Pasta Primavera
Fresh, light, and full of flavour, this galley recipe one-pot pasta primavera is the perfect meal to cook in a small galley or at home when you want something quick and comforting.
Docktails: Refreshing Drinks for Sailors to Enjoy Safely at the Dock
After a day on the water, there’s nothing quite like tying up, kicking back, and watching the sun slip below the horizon. Sailors have always enjoyed the ritual of a sundowner, but cocktails and sailing don’t mix – and even when safely moored, alcohol can still carry risks. Nobody wants an evening ruined by a slip off the pontoon.
The Best Breakup Albums to Mend a Sailor’s Soul
Every so often, an album comes along that perfectly captures the messy, cathartic, and sometimes oddly comforting experience of heartbreak. The latest to do so is Lily Allen’s new album West End Girl – a sharp, honest, and often funny exploration of love gone wrong.
How the Antarctic Circumpolar Current Shapes Our Climate and Oceans
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is the world’s largest and most powerful ocean current. Encircling Antarctica, it flows continuously from west to east through the Southern Ocean and is the only major ocean current to travel completely around the globe.
The Essex: The True Story Behind Moby Dick
Long before Herman Melville penned his famous tale of obsession and vengeance on the high seas, a real-life maritime tragedy unfolded that would inspire one of the greatest novels ever written. The story of the whaleship Essex is one of courage, endurance, and survival against impossible odds.