What Are Scrimshaws?
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.
Crewing Section Posts
Here are some recent crewing section posts from the Lovesail members.
Aruba-Panama
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.
SuperYacht A
SuperYacht A – What else can you buy for £260 million?
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
Southampton Boat Show 2015 – Free Attractions
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.
Ching Shih – The Most Feared Pirate in the World
Ching Shih: The Rise of the Most Powerful Pirate in History
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.
Sailing to Alderney
Where Is Alderney?
Alderney is the most northerly and third-largest island in the Channel Islands, an archipelago situated off the north coast of Normandy, France.
More Summer Sailing Posts
More Summer Sailing Posts 2015
Here are a few more summer sailing posts that have been posted by Lovesail members on the site. For more details log into your Lovesail account and click on the Crewing section. If you are not a member of Lovesail yet then find out more by visiting our great site.
Extreme Sailing Series Hamburg
Extreme Sailing Series Hamburg 2015
Act 5 will see the Extreme Sailing Series in Hamburg, Germany on the River Elbe in the HafenCity area. The dates for the Sailing Series in Hamburg are Thursday 23rd July until Sunday 26th July.
