HMS Beagle – A Potted History
The HMS Beagle, a Cherokee-class 10-gun Royal Navy brig-sloop, was built in 1820 at a cost of £7,803, the equivalent of around £1million in today’s money.
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Beaulieu Boat Jumble 2014
Beaulieu Boat Jumble 2014 takes place on 27 April 2014 in the beautiful village of Beaulieu in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire.
More Sailing Superstitions
Intriguing tales, enthralling stories, and more sailing superstitions—the stuff of sailors’ dreams. Looking into the origins of sailing superstitions is fascinating, and more sailing superstitions exist than you thought possible.
Crossing the Line Ceremony
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.
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.