Rum rations were the daily amount of rum (known as a “tot”) issued to sailors serving on Royal Navy ships. The practice dates back to the 17th century and became one of the most enduring traditions in naval history.
Here is the list for all the Boat Jumbles 2016 around the UK. Unless otherwise stated the jumbles start at 10:00am and run until around 3:00pm. The list will continue to be updated as more dates are confirmed.
It is widely believed that the word “scrimshaw” evolved from a blend of Scandinavian, Dutch, and English slang associated with wasting time or a state of idleness.
Here are some recent crewing section posts from the Lovesail members.
I’m looking for companion/crew to join me on the next leg of my circumnavigation, from Aruba via Carthagena, Belize to Panama. I will be crossing Pacific from there. I’m on a 50′ Voyage 500 catamaran. Looking for a young, energetic, female crew.
This week it was revealed that the SuperYacht A is the world’s largest sailing yacht. Measuring in at 468ft in length and 300ft in height the SuperYacht A is estimated to be worth an astronomical £260 million. Owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko the yacht has eight floors and an underwater observation room.
Southampton Boat Show 2015 runs from Friday 11th September until Sunday 20th September at the Mayflower Park, Southampton.
This year I thought I would list some of the free attractions on offer at the show.
When we think about pirates, familiar images spring to mind, walking the plank, barrels of grog, tropical Caribbean hideaways, and treasure chests overflowing with gold. Yet the fascinating history of Chinese piracy is far less well known.
Alderney is the most northerly and third-largest island in the Channel Islands, an archipelago situated off the north coast of Normandy, France.
The America’s Cup comes to Portsmouth Harbour this weekend. Here are some inside details for visiting. Firstly the dates. The Americas Cup Portsmouth runs from Thursday 23rd July until Sunday 26th July 2015.
