The London Boat Show 2016 is about to sail into London’s ExCeL this week. Starting on Friday 8th January (preview day) and running through until Sunday 17th January, the boat show aims to remind us of the longer warmer days just around the corner and what’s new in the marine industry today.
Here are a few of the crewing posts that may interest Lovesail members for the New Year. To see more just click on the Crewing section on the site. If you are not a member of Lovesail.com then take a look at our dating, friendship and crewing site for sailing soulmates.
Ships figureheads were the ornamental carvings (either a bust or full-length figure) that would adorn the prow of sailing ships between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Here are a few of the Autumn crewing posts that some of the Lovesail members have posted recently. If you are interested in any of them then just log into your Lovesail account and click on the crewing section. If you are not a member of Lovesail yet then what are you waiting for?
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.
