Fascinating facts about this famous regatta.
With Cowes Week in full swing, here are some fascinating facts you may not know about this iconic sailing regatta.
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Valentine’s Day traditions
Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries across the globe. Whilst in the UK we tend to buy cards, flowers, and chocolates for our Valentine, other cultures have their own unique Valentine’s Day traditions to show love and appreciation. From friendship celebrations to flower codes and romantic festivals, … Read more
The Foundations of the East India Company
The 16th century paved the way for the East India Company, which would become one of the most notorious organizations in history. It was a hotbed of naval exploration. Our oceans belonged to Portugal and Spain, as they blazed trails through unchartered seas. Such was their dominance they agreed to split the world in half with the Treaty of Tordesillas, 1494.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
CO Awareness Week Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th November 2021
This week sees Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in the UK, but it’s a timely reminder wherever you are of the dangers of carbon monoxide and why you should be aware of it in confined spaces like a boat.
Fata Morgana
What is a Fata Morgana?
A fata morgana is an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions. These complex superior mirages appear on the horizon. They can be seen either on the sea or land and at different altitudes with some being observed from airplanes.
Decorative Knots
Nautical Decorative Knots
Nautical knotwork, also known as decorative knots, fancy knotting, creative rope craft, and traditional knotting, was a highly valued craft among mariners during the age of sail.
Internet Service Provider Filters
I want to talk a bit about Internet Service Providers (ISP) filtering content and the over-blocking that can occur with these filters. In the UK at least, since 2013 all ISPs have been filtering content that might be adult or illegal in order to protect minors. All new customers will now automatically be opted-in to the ISP’s own content filter. Unless you specifically change your settings you may be seeing a reduced number of sites on your device. I’m not up to speed with the filtering of content in the US but would imagine it’s on a state-by-state basis. What are these filters, what are they blocking and are they always blocking the right sites?
What’s Love Got To Do With It?
We are very excited this week to have a guest article on the blog. Sue Williams is a woman sailor and author and has written her memoirs, Ready to Come About, about a North Atlantic circumnavigation on a 37′ yacht with her husband David. Here she describes the events that led up to the trip and some of the mishaps they had along the way.
Unusual Lighthouses Around the World
The most popular board on the Lovesail Pinterest account is the one entitled Lighthouses Around the World. When I created it I had no idea just how many lighthouse there were in the world (18,600)
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