New Year Digital Declutter

January 2, 2026December 29, 2024 by Erica

New Year, New Horizons: Time for a Digital Declutter As sailors, we thrive on keeping our vessels shipshape, ensuring every line, chart, and first-aid kit is in its place. Yet many of us allow clutter to drift into chaos when it comes to our digital lives. The start of a new year is the perfect … Read more

The Tale of the Wreck of St. Nicholas

November 10, 2025December 23, 2024 by Erica

Long ago, during the 17th century, a merchant ship named the St. Nicholas set sail from Amsterdam. It was named in honour of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors and children, revered across Europe, particularly in seafaring nations.

Our Most Excellent Christmas Tunes – Lovesail’s Festive Picks

November 10, 2025December 15, 2024 by Erica

It’s Christmas! (to coin a Sladetastic Christmas song). Well pop pickers, here is our take on the best top ten Christmas tunes for your festive listening. A few from the 80’s (my teenage years) but also some golden oldies. Enjoy!

Homemade Deodorant Recipe: Practical and Eco-Friendly for Yacht Living

June 6, 2025December 7, 2024 by Erica

Space is limited when living on a yacht, and multi-purpose items become your best friend. This simple homemade deodorant recipe is natural and effective and utilizes ingredients that serve multiple purposes in your floating home. Here’s how to make it and why it’s perfect for yacht life.

Vendee Globe 2024

November 23, 2024November 5, 2024 by Erica

The Vendee Globe 2024, marking its 10th anniversary, is set to begin on November 10 from Les Sables d’Olonne, France.

Crewing Opportunities Summer 2024

August 6, 2024 by Erica

Here are some of the latest crewing opportunities on Lovesail for this summer 2024. To view these in full and other crewing and sailing opportunities,

Crewing Opportunities Spring 2024

December 7, 2024April 9, 2024 by Erica

Here are some of the latest crewing opportunities on Lovesail for this spring 2024. To view these in full and other crewing and sailing opportunities just log into your Lovesail account and go the Crewing Events section. If you are not a member of Lovesail yet then come and take a look at our friendly sailing community.

Ystävänpäivä

February 13, 2026February 14, 2024 by Erica

Ystävänpäivä: Finland’s Celebration of Friendship and Love

Ystävänpäivä (ys‧tä‧vän‧päi‧vä) holds a unique and cherished place in Finland’s cultural and social life. Unlike Valentine’s Day in many countries, which focuses mainly on romantic love, Ystävänpäivä in Finland is a broader celebration of friendship, affection, and meaningful connections between friends, family, and loved ones.

Sailing into Spring: Celebrating Imbolc on the Water

January 31, 2026February 1, 2024 by Erica

Honouring the Seasons Through the Pagan Wheel of the Year

I don’t follow a particular religion, but I do find myself drawn to the seasonal festivals celebrated by modern pagans through the Pagan Wheel of the Year. What I appreciate most about these festivals is their deep reverence for nature.

Harpooning Hearts: If Captain Ahab Wrote a Dating Profile

October 25, 2025January 5, 2024 by Erica

There was much hilarity in the office today as we pondered what Captain Ahab might write in a dating profile if he were single, harpooning hearts instead of whales.

Of course, we don’t condone Ahab’s chosen profession (his HR file would be a novel in itself), but it’s fun to imagine how literature’s most intense sea captain might fare on the modern dating seas.