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,
Crewing Posts Spring 2018
Crewing Posts Spring 2018 – Lovesail Crewing Posts.
Crewing Posts Spring 2018. Here are a few of the crewing opportunities that members have posted on the Lovesail site this Spring. If you are interested in any of the post then just log into your account and click on the crewing section for more details. If you are not a member of Lovesail then
The Ship’s Compass
The Ship’s Compass
Navigation has always been a vital part of finding one’s way at sea. Long before modern instruments existed, early sailors relied on natural observation to guide their journeys.
The Health Benefits of Sailing
The Health Benefits of Sailing: Physical, Mental, and Social Wellbeing
Whether you are the captain leading a crew in a race, or simply spending a relaxed afternoon mooching around a lake in a dinghy, sailing offers very little opportunity to be a passive observer.
Crewing Opportunities February 2018
Crewing Opportunities February 2018
Here are just some of the crewing opportunities in February 2018 from the Lovesail members. If you are interested in any then just log into your account and visit the crewing group link. If you are not a member of Lovesail, then why not take a look.
Sailing Cape Horn
Cape Horn is located on Isla Hornos and is widely regarded as the southernmost point of South America. The island sits at the southern tip of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago and marks the northern boundary of the strait separating South America from Antarctica, known as the Drake Passage.
The Real Robinson Crusoe
Who Was the Real Robinson Crusoe?
The 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe traces the tumultuous voyages and ultimate survival of a man with an unshakable lust for the sea. Since its publication, the story has sparked ongoing debate about who may have inspired the book’s famous castaway.
So, who was the real Robinson Crusoe?
London Boat Show 2018
London Boat Show 2018
The new look London Boat Show 2018 starts tomorrow, Wednesday 10th January and runs for 5 days until Sunday 14th January 2018.
The Law of Salvage
The Law of Salvage
Many of us have heard about the law of salvage which is embedded into maritime law – but what does it mean and what considerations are there for sailors? The law of salvage allows that a person who recovers another person’s ship/cargo in peril or lost at sea is entitled to a reward commensurate with the value of the property saved.