The London Boat Show: History, Highlights, and Why It Was Cancelled
For decades, the London Boat Show was the highlight of the UK’s boating calendar. First held in the 1950s,
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The Pilgrim’s Passage
Every autumn, thoughts often turn to the Pilgrims who sailed from Britain in 1620 to begin a new life in America. The story of the Mayflower is well known, but it can feel distant
Sailing Tattoos and their Meaning Part II
This post is the second in our two-part series exploring traditional sailor tattoos. If you haven’t already, you may like to start with Part I: Sailor Tattoos – Their History and Meanings.
Nautical Sayings and their Origins
So many of the phrases we use every day come from the language of sailors. Centuries at sea shaped English in ways we often don’t realise. Here are some fascinating nautical sayings and where they came from.