There is plenty of advice out there on the best type of profile picture to have such as don’t post a selfie, wear red, (women) or blue (men). Then there’s don’t wear sunglasses, look into the camera (women) away from the camera (men). Include a pet, don’t include a pet. Do you know what I think?
Unlike me, some of you will find you have extra time on your hands whilst working from home or your boat. Below are a few recommendations for the best sailing books that, in my opinion, you should give some shelf space to.
I recently came across the interesting story of the Niagara Scow and decided to find out more and share it with you. The Niagara Scow, Iron Scow or Old Scow refers to a dredging scow that was marooned upstream of the famous Niagara Falls in 1918.
We have experienced two storms in two weeks in the UK this February, which have turned my thoughts to the story of the Perfect Storm. I’ve never read the book of the same name by Sebastian Junger nor seen the 2000 film with George Clooney and Mark Walberg but I had an idea of the plot.
Love it or loathe it Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us again. It may just pass by without you giving it a second thought or it may hang around and remind you of your single status and wanting to find your soulmate.
With the New Year comes thoughts of resolutions and goals. One of mine is to try some voluntary work this year. Whilst I’m not an expert sailor I’m sure I can offer some skills and if nothing else I can make a mean cup of char.
Lovesail member IndigoBlue has sent in this quick and simple recipe for homemade chocolates. Ideal for snacking on the hoof or when on night watch. Over to IndigoBlue:
I recently decided to attend an RYA VHF Radio Course to obtain my radio operator’s licence. The reason for this was three-fold.
Lovesail member and woman sailor sailingsideways has sent in this delicious galley recipe that she cooks whilst living aboard her Cal39. This quick and simple recipe will make a delicious and nutritious meal after a busy day out cruising the Californian coast.
A shanty is a rhythmic work song, sung by labourers as they work in large groups at hard, repetitive work. The sea shanty was a song used by sailors as they went about their work onboard a ship.