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.
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VHF Radio Course
RYA – Marine Radio Short Range Certificate Course
I recently decided to attend an RYA VHF Radio Course to obtain my radio operator’s licence. The reason for this was three-fold.
Faraway Islands Sailing Trip
Faraway Island Sailing Trip – October 2019
I’m a bit behind with the blogging this month due to a two-week sailing trip in the Ionian. Part of the trip included a few days in the Faraway Islands north of Corfu, Greece.
Freshwater under the Oceans
Freshwater under the Oceans
Some areas of the world have alarming levels of freshwater scarcity. Such locations are known to suffer severe droughts. Some soils that used to be highly fertile have also been reduced to deserts due to the lack of adequate fresh water. However, there is freshwater under the oceans, wells under the sea bed could hold the key to averting a water crisis.
Lovesail Member Blogs
Quite of few of the Lovesail members are prolific writers, here are a few of the blog posts that have been added recently:
Catalina Aftermath….and women who fix sh*t by sailingsideways
Great trip to Two Harbors on Catalina Island. Now, whenever you use your ( or I use mine) boat and take it out for a day or two there is always a fix-it list upon return. So mine is:
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.
