Lovesail Newsletter Sprummer 2019. Yes, Sprummer is a word! The transition period between Spring and Summer. There are two updates to the site to mention this Sprummer.
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Northwood Park Boat and Boot Jumble
Northwood Park Boat and Boot Jumble, Cowes
I wanted to give this boat jumble a special mention as it’s the first one they have held here and it’s to raise money for restoration work to Northwood House and Park, Cowes, Isle of Wight.
What is Scouse?
What is Scouse?
Why it’s the dialect or accent of people from Liverpool I hear you cry! Yes, you are correct but it is also a type of beef or lamb stew and is indeed why inhabitants from Liverpool are known as Scousers.
The Dinghy
The Dinghy
Here is another work of fiction by talented member Gandalpuss. If you have any stories or articles you would like to write for the Lovesail blog then just email us at admin@lovesail.com. You don’t need to be a member it just has to be sailing-related and around 400-500 words long.
Greenwich Mean Time – What is it?
What Is Greenwich Mean Time?
How did the international standard of timekeeping, based on Greenwich Mean Time, come into being?
Boat Jumble Dates 2019
For Boat Jumble Dates 2020 See our new Boat Jumble page.
Boat Jumble Dates 2019 – All finished for 2019
Here are the Boat Jumble Dates for 2019. This page is updated regularly. If you would like your boat jumble added to the list please contact us at admin@lovesail.com and we will include it.
Bristol Pilot Cutters
Masters of the Bristol Channel
The Bristol Channel is a notoriously challenging stretch of water. With the second-highest tidal range in the world, navigating its powerful currents, shifting sandbanks, and frequent strong winds requires great skill and deep local knowledge.
The Folk Boat
Editor’s note: This memoir was written by Lovesail member Gandalpuss back in 2018. It’s a beautifully told story of a Folkboat in Brittany and a mysterious encounter on the water. We love sharing our members’ sailing memories like this.