Crossing the Line – A Nautical Initiation Ceremony
For those of you not familiar with the Crossing the Line ceremony, here is an explanation of this old nautical tradition.
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How to Protect Yourself Against Cyber Attack
Tips to Help Protect Against Cyber Attack
There are many ways to help protect your computer and accounts from cyber attacks. We have listed some tips to help you make sure you are doing all you can to can to foil hackers and Phishermen.
Shipping Forecast History
The Shipping Forecast and the wreck of the Royal Charter
If you’re a keen sailor, you’ll know all about the Shipping Forecast. But do you know how it came into being? Its origins are steeped in a dramatic maritime story, one of gold, misfortune, and shipwreck, that helped shape modern weather forecasting.
Barts Bash
Barts Bash Logo Winner
The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation has announced the winner of the competition to design a logo. The logo will be used to promote Barts Bash, a race which is hoped will be ‘the largest sailing race in the world’.
FAB1 Million Pink Rib
FAB1 Million Pink Rib – Turbojet 325
Launched by Williams at the London Boat Show this year, Suzy Perry unveiled the FAB1 Million Pink Rib. The pink turbojet 325 has been donated to the Breast Cancer Care charity by Williams Performance Tenders.
Alternative Valentines Day Ideas
Alternative Valentines Day Ideas to do with your Valentine.
If you would like to steer clear of the usual flowers, chocolates and dinner on Valentines Day, here are some alternative Valentines Day ideas to try.
All Is Lost – Film Review
Sailing Film Review
All is Lost (2013): Release date 26 December (UK); Starring Robert Redford; Runtime 106 minutes; Writer J C Candor; Director J C Candor; Certificate PG; Action, Adventure, Drama.
Sailor Tattoos
Sailor Tattoos: Their History and Meanings When I was writing about Sailing Superstitions last week, it became clear just how important tattoos were in a sailor’s life. Far from being just decoration, sailor tattoos carried meanings of protection, identity, and achievement. This article takes a look at their history and the symbolism behind some of … Read more
Sailing Superstitions
Sailors were a superstitious lot, not surprising given the risky nature of the job. They would spend months at sea at the mercy of high winds, rough seas and cutlass wielding pirates. To try and guarantee a safe passage many superstitions grew up on deck.
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