The bowline is arguably the most popular knot in the sailing world. Usually one of the first knots mastered by a novice sailor, it is considered one of the most versatile and trusted knots aboard any vessel.
We are very excited this week to have a guest article on the blog. Sue Williams is a woman sailor and author and has written her memoirs, Ready to Come About, about a North Atlantic circumnavigation on a 37′ yacht with her husband David. Here she describes the events that led up to the trip and some of the mishaps they had along the way.
The most popular board on the Lovesail Pinterest account is the one entitled Lighthouses Around the World. When I created it I had no idea just how many lighthouse there were in the world (18,600)
No good boat galley would be without a solid stash of tea. It’s a fascinating story, complete with tales of drug dealing, industrial espionage, and cultural significance…
There is plenty of advice out there on the best type of profile picture to have such as don’t post a selfie, wear red, (women) or blue (men). Then there’s don’t wear sunglasses, look into the camera (women) away from the camera (men). Include a pet, don’t include a pet. Do you know what I think?
Bread making doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are three easy recipes you can bake at home or in a galley — soda bread, olive rolls, and flatbreads. Quick, simple, and tasty, these recipes come recommended by sailing friends and the Lovesail community.
Reading about life at sea can be as thrilling and inspiring as being on the water itself. Whether you’re a weekend cruiser, liveaboard sailor, or simply dreaming of your next voyage, here are some of the best sailing books that deserve a place in your saloon.
I recently came across the fascinating story of the Niagara scow and decided to learn more and share it with you. The Niagara scow, also known as the Iron Scow or Old Scow, refers to a dredging scow that was marooned upstream of the famous Niagara Falls in 1918.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, AWAITING A NEW DATE. Plymouth is holding the Mayflower Ocean Festival Week from Monday 4th until Sunday 10th May 2020. The festival is part of the Mayflower 400 celebrations which commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s voyage to the New World.
The annual RYA dinghy show at Alexandra Palace takes place from Saturday 29th February until Sunday 1st March 2020. Saturday opening hours are 10:00 – 18:00 and Sunday 10:00 – 17:00.