Being a lady of a certain age it didn’t take me long to book tickets for the sequel to Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick. I grew up in the 1980’s along with permed hair, leg warmers and Tom Cruise,
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Many of us try to start the New Year off with better habits. Some of us say we’ll go out on the water more and some of us say that we’ll plan that dream trip. But, research suggests that the day people are most likely to give up on their New Year resolutions is January 19th – that’s today!
10 Reasons Why Winter Sailing Rocks
Some people will lock up their boats for the winter or haul out for some winter maintenance. Those that venture out in the winter season can be greatly rewarded. Here are 10 reasons why winter sailing rocks.
Vegetarian Bolognese
Vegetarian Bolognese Sauce
There is great excitement tinged with sadness in our house this evening. My daughter, of nearly 23 years, is preparing to leave home to live in London!
IndigoBlue Chocolate Recipe
IndigoBlue Chocolate Recipe – Galley Recipes
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:
Galley Recipe – Red Flannel Hash
Galley Recipe – Red Flannel Hash
This galley recipe – Red Flannel Hash originates from New England and the name refers to the red and white plaid cloth that is popular in that part of the world. It was traditionally a breakfast using up the leftovers from the previous evening’s meal and has many variations. The main ingredients are corned beef, potatoes and beetroot, yes beetroot. An unusual addition I hear you cry, but it works surprising well. The potatoes and corned beef will be a cheap staple on any provisioning list and because this is a left-overs recipe then you could add anything that needs using up in the galley. With the added bonus of being quick to make this is one of those one-pot recipes that will be used again and again.
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.
Excellence of Dart Skippered Charter
The Excellence of Dart Skippered Charter on a Luxury Yacht
UK Circumnavigation
Learn to sail, take the helm, hone your skills, build your experience, crunch some hours and/or just relax and have fun with your friends aboard the 58-foot luxury sloop Excellence of Dart.
Book Giveaway – Rain Later, Good
Book Giveaway – Rain Later, Good Originally posted February 10, 2014 A look back at one of our past Lovesail giveaways Back in 2014, we ran a giveaway for a signed copy of Rain Later, Good – Painting the Shipping Forecast by Peter Collyer. The competition is now closed, but the book remains one of … Read more
Cruising the Dodecanese Islands
Cruising the Dodecanese Islands One Weeks Sailing on Excellence of Dart a Beneteau 57 Leaving from Rhodes. Excellence of Dart is a Beneteau 57 which has just taken part in the East Mediterranean Yacht Rally. She is now running a few cruising trips around Greece and Turkey and has some late availability. Be quick though, … Read more
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