Rum rations were the daily amount of rum (known as a “tot”) issued to sailors serving on Royal Navy ships. The practice dates back to the 17th century and became one of the most enduring traditions in naval history.
Here is the list for all the Boat Jumbles 2016 around the UK. Unless otherwise stated the jumbles start at 10:00am and run until around 3:00pm. The list will continue to be updated as more dates are confirmed.
It is widely believed that the word “scrimshaw” evolved from a blend of Scandinavian, Dutch, and English slang associated with wasting time or a state of idleness.
This week it was revealed that the SuperYacht A is the world’s largest sailing yacht. Measuring in at 468ft in length and 300ft in height the SuperYacht A is estimated to be worth an astronomical £260 million. Owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko the yacht has eight floors and an underwater observation room.
When we think about pirates, familiar images spring to mind, walking the plank, barrels of grog, tropical Caribbean hideaways, and treasure chests overflowing with gold. Yet the fascinating history of Chinese piracy is far less well known.
Alderney is the most northerly and third-largest island in the Channel Islands, an archipelago situated off the north coast of Normandy, France.
The All Wales Boat Show 2015 runs for 3 days from Friday 8th May until Sunday 10th May. Located in Pwllheli on the picturesque Llŷn Peninsula the boat show will be one of the very first events to take place at Plas Heli, the newly constructed Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events Centre.
Beaulieu Boat Jumble 2015 is nearly upon us. The date this year is Sunday 26th April and it will be held at the usual venue, Beaulieu National Motor Museum in the Hampshire New Forest.
Lighthouses are architectural wonders combining practical purpose with aesthetic appeal, offering a beacon of hope for mariners on dark and stormy nights. These towering structures are iconic of the coast and may also provide romantic and picturesque places for weddings, combining the appeal of these unique old buildings with the surrounding coastal scenery. Lighthouse weddings can ensure that the wedding day will be one to remember with fondness.
Drones are making headlines at the moment and for all the wrong reasons, but as we know good news doesn’t sell and the media tends to shy away from reporting on the benefits of new technology preferring instead to generate alarm.