As a follow-on from our Nautical Terms article, here are more fascinating sailing expressions and their stories. Some origins are debated, so – as always – take them with a pinch of salt!
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Beaulieu Boat Jumble
Beaulieu Boat Jumble at the National Motor Museum
The annual Beaulieu Boat Jumble is taking place this Sunday 28th April 2013 at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Situated in the beautiful New Forest National Park, the Beaulieu Estate has been home to the boat jumble for some 36 years now.
Longest Honeymoon in History?
Ian and Wendy’s Story….will this be the longest honeymoon in history?
Last weekend I attended a wedding in Devon. Not unusual I hear you say. According to the Office of National Statistics, there were 277,740 marriages in the Uk in 2010.
Tall Ships
Tall Ships Today
Tall ships, by nature, conjure up images of beautiful examples of historic, traditionally rigged sailing vessels from bygone days that sailed the seven seas in all their grandeur. In those days, however, there were many outside influences that made sailing in these tall ships a hazardous journey.
Boat Jumble
As the weather attempts to warm up a trip to a boat jumble may be the order of the day.
Here is a list of boat jumbles dates that are taking place in the UK over the coming year.
Go Sailing!
Once you have caught the sailing bug it’s a very hard one to shake off. But what do you do if you don’t have a yacht or a sailboat? How do you go sailing and quench that insatiable thirst for wind and speed?
Lovesail Testimonials
Comments from some media publications about Lovesail National and International Lovesail Media Mentions Lovesail Media – We have received a few media mentions over the years. We are normally busy running the site so it’s always lovely when somone finds us and wants to help spread the word. CNN wrote a piece about two of … Read more
Beautiful Islands, Luxury Sailing
Luxury Sailing around Beautiful Islands in the Sun – Team Excellence Fancy a holiday with a difference this coming summer? Do you enjoy luxury and relaxation in warm climes but also need some fun, stimulus and activity as well? A sailing cruise around the beautiful islands of the Eastern Mediterranean. Greece and Turkey in style … Read more
Sail around the World – a dream or reality?
Is it a sailor’s ultimate dream to sail around the world? Look at how these people did it!
Sailing tips for single sailors to ensure a smooth voyage!
A light-hearted look at sailing tips to snag your dream sailor
Sailors are renowned for being free-spirited, exciting and adventurous people – all those qualities that make for a great relationship. But if you’re a newbie sailor you’ll need a few sailing tips to understand those nautical terms and etiquette, just to make sure it’s pretty much plain sailing.
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