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
Crewing Opportunities Spring 2017
The latest crewing opportunities Spring 2017 from Lovesail members. If any pique your interest then log into your account and visit the crewing section. If you are not a member of Lovesail then why not check us out, we are a global online dating and social networking site for sailing enthusiasts.
Biofouling
Hull Bio-Fouling and Its Treatment
What is Bio-Fouling?
Vessel hulls need protection against the attachment of marine organisms such as barnacles and algae. The presence of these unwanted passengers is known as bio-fouling. Bio-fouling negatively affects the hydrodynamics of the hull by increasing drag and consequently, it requires increases in engine effort to maintain propulsion speed. This inefficiency increases fuel costs, with estimates as much as an additional 40% and more. Vessels will also require regular hull cleaning at considerable cost.
Anchor Types
All yachts should carry at least 2 anchors in order to connect the vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the yacht from drifting in wind or current. This article aims to give a broad overview to assist yachtsmen in assessing the types of anchor they might choose.