Sailing, Yachts and Yarns by Tom Cunliffe – Book Review
Tom Cunliffe is one of our leading sailing writers. A lifetime of nautical experiences and adventures have given him a plethora of stories to tell and fables to recount.
Extreme Sailing Series Sydney
Extreme Sailing Series Sydney, Australia
The final act of the Extreme Sailing Series will be held in Sydney, Australia. The final venue is unique in that double points are up for grabs so theoretically 5 teams are capable of winning a position on the podium. The race takes place from 11th to 14th December 2014.
Salon Nautique International De Paris
Salon Nautique International de Paris
Otherwise known as The Paris International Boat Show or Nautic Paris, The Salon Nautique International De Paris runs from 3rd to 11th December 2016. This annual event is held at the Paris Expo, Porte De Versailles, the exhibition site situated on the South West outskirts of Paris.
Boat Jumbles 2015
Boat Jumbles 2015 List
Here is the list for all the Boat Jumbles 2015 around the UK. Unless otherwise stated the jumbles start at 10:00 am and run until around 3:00 pm. The list will continue to be updated as more dates are confirmed.
November Crewing Posts
November Crewing Posts From Lovesail
Here are just some of the November crewing posts from the Lovesail members. If you are interested in any of the posts then just log into your Lovesail account and click the “Crewing” link at the top of the page. If you are not a member of Lovesail yet then visit our home page and join this sailing community for dating, friendships and crewing opportunities.
Alternative Seasickness Remedies
Originally published in 2014. Updated in 2026 with revised information and additional guidance.
Following on from our article Seasickness Remedies, here are some alternative seasickness remedies if you prefer a more natural approach to preventing nausea while at sea.
Many sailors look for natural seasickness remedies before turning to medication, especially for shorter trips or when sailing regularly.
Route du Rhum
Route du Rhum 2014
The Route du Rhum is a gruelling transatlantic solo race that sets off from St Malo, in Brittany, France and finishes in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, a distance of just over 3500 miles.
Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta
Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta, Malaysia
An annual offshore Malaysian sailing event, the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta was first competed for in 1988. This offshore race is organised by the Royal Selangor Yacht Club together with the RORC and also forms part of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix Championships.
Seasickness Remedies
Originally published in 2014. Updated in 2026 with revised information and additional guidance.
If you suffer from seasickness while aboard a boat, it can be extremely unpleasant and sometimes debilitating. In severe cases it can even affect safety on board. Fortunately, several seasickness remedies may help prevent or reduce the symptoms.