This year a charity event will attempt to break a world record. The Barts Bash Sailing Race will seek to join together thousands of sailors from across the globe in a race that will have a number of goals.
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HMS Bounty
HMS Bounty has achieved legendary status because of the infamous mutiny of 1789, but it is a vessel that has an interesting history apart from the mutiny.
Oilies or Oilskins
Oilskins or Oilies as they are fondly known by many people are a superb choice for fishermen, sailors, riders or motorcyclists who want to stay dry even when the downpour is severe.
The Mary Celeste
The Mary Celeste became famous as the centre of one of the greatest mysteries in maritime history. On December 5th, 1872, the merchant brigantine was discovered adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, completely deserted. What made the find so puzzling was that there had been no storms or signs of struggle, yet the ship had clearly been abandoned.
Dockwalking Tips
Dockwalking Tips for Beginners
If you have dreams of making a career working aboard a yacht, then you should consider dock walking in order to get hired. This is an old and effective way to find a job by simply walking up and down docks and marinas talking to crew members or the captains of boats. Here are some dockwalking tips to begin your path to employment:
The Flying Dutchman
Maritime history is full of tales of ghost ships – stories and legends passed down through generations of sailors and fishermen. These phantom vessels are said to be omens of doom, and seafarers have long feared their eerie glow on the horizon.Among them, none is more famous than The Flying Dutchman, often called the most-sighted … Read more
Sailing Barometers
The Importance of Sailing Barometers in the Maritime Industry
The word barometer is derived from a combination of two Greek phrases meaning “weight” and “measure”. The roots of modern sailing barometers can be traced as far back as 1643 when an inventor by the name of Evangelista Torricelli used a simple vacuum-type device to measure water pressure.
Sailing through the Panama Canal
An idea conceived by a German, Alexander von Humboldt, the Panama Canal was started by the French, and completed by the Americans. This 77km ribbon of freshwater, joining the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is comparable in size to ten Channel Tunnels.
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