We are always pleased to post blogs from our members and today is one such article. CanadianPirate shares his thoughts on sailing the world.
HMS Victory
A Brief History of HMS Victory
Chatham Dockyard
Designed by Sir Thomas Slade in 1759, HMS Victory carries more than a hundred guns and hundreds of years of fascinating history. Best known as the famed flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson,
Crewing Posts for May 2017
Here are just some of the Crewing Posts for May 2017 from the Lovesail members. If you are interested in any of the posts then just log onto your Lovesail account and view the Crewing Section. If you do not have a Lovesail account yet then here are some of the testimonials to tempt you.
How to Send a Mayday Distress Call
A Mayday is an international radio distress alert. It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by aviators and mariners. A Mayday is used when there is a grave and imminent danger to vessel, a life, an aircraft or other vehicle and immediate assistance is required.
Sailing Biscay
What It’s Really Like to Cross the Bay of Biscay
Sailing across the Bay of Biscay presents unique challenges, even for the most adventurous sailing enthusiast. The reason lies in the bay’s distinctive geography and its exposure to the open Atlantic.
Mercator Maps
Mercator Maps: The Projection That Changed Navigation Forever
Gerardus Mercator was born on 5 March 1512 in Rupelmonde, Belgium. A brilliant cartographer, geographer, and cosmographer, Mercator would go on to create a map projection that permanently changed the world of navigation.
More Crewing Posts Spring 2017
More Crewing Posts Spring 2017
Here are a few more crewing posts Spring 2017 from Lovesail members this spring. If you are interested in any of them then please log into your account and click on the crewing section link. If you are not a member of Lovesail then why not take a look at our friendly online dating and social networking site for sailing enthusiasts.
The Jules Verne Trophy
The Jules Verne Trophy
Named for the author Jules Verne, who, in 1872, sent his protagonist Phileas Fogg off around the world in an attempt to circumnavigate it in 80 days or fewer, the Jules Verne trophy is one that quickens the pulse of any sailor, no matter their age.
Photography Evening Class in Salisbury
Photography evening class in Salisbury – Learn more about your camera and how to take better photos with a ten-week evening class course in Salisbury.
Historic Ketch Crewing Opportunity
Historic Ketch Crewing Opportunity – SV Irene
The team at S.V. Irene*, a historic ketch, has contacted Lovesail with a great opportunity to pass onto our members. Irene is looking to find 2 deckhands for a free working passage this March from the Canaries to the Solent. If you fancy putting your name forward for this free trip aboard this amazing craft please contact: julie@spindriftsail.co.uk