Cowes Week – Fascinating Facts

August 5, 2025July 20, 2021 by Erica

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.

NHS heroes help liveaboard communities

November 11, 2021July 5, 2021 by Erica

The Pandemic has been difficult for some liveaboards.

The pandemic has shone a spotlight on our NHS, which celebrates its 73^rd birthday today. Never in it’s 73 years has it been under such scrutiny and such pressure.

Valentine’s Day traditions

February 14, 2026February 5, 2021 by Erica

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

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

November 27, 2021November 23, 2020 by Erica

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.

Internet Service Provider Filters

June 27, 2022June 15, 2020 by Erica

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?

June 27, 2022May 23, 2020 by Erica

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

November 27, 2025May 1, 2020 by Erica

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)

Profile Picture Advice

December 5, 2025April 14, 2020 by Erica

Choosing a Profile Picture

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?

The Real Perfect Storm

November 3, 2025February 16, 2020 by Erica

The Real Perfect Storm

As the winter winds whip across the UK and storms once again make the headlines, my thoughts turn 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 starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, but I had an idea of the plot.

Single on Valentine’s Day?

February 7, 2025January 31, 2020 by Erica

Ideas for a solo Valentine’s Day

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.