Cork, in Ireland, is home to The Royal Cork Yacht Club, which is generally accepted to be the oldest sailing club in the world.
Recent Crewing Posts
Recent Crewing Posts for Lovesail Members
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The Chicago to Mackinac Race 2014
The Chicago to Mackinac Race 2014
The Chicago to Mackinac race 2014 will be the latest instalment of this historic and record-breaking boat race. A fixture on the American sailing calendar for many years, it now hosts racing crews from around the world, with more than 3000 sailors set to take part this year.
The Aegean Sailing Rally
The 2014 Aegean Sailing Rally, organised by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club, will be held on July 18th to July 24th. It is an event that will be raced over 340 nautical miles in 2014 (depending on which course is devised the race distance can vary from 250 to 400 miles) and will include four racing legs.
West Highland Yachting Week
West Highland Yachting Week
The 2014 West Highland Yachting Week takes place between July 26th to August 2nd, and will be held at three different venues – Oban, Craobh, and Tobermory.
Oilies or Oilskins
Oilskins or Oilies as they are fondly known by many people are a superb choice for fishermen, sailors, riders or motorcyclists who want to stay dry even when the downpour is severe.
The Mary Celeste
The Mary Celeste became famous as the centre of one of the greatest mysteries in maritime history. On December 5th, 1872, the merchant brigantine was discovered adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, completely deserted. What made the find so puzzling was that there had been no storms or signs of struggle, yet the ship had clearly been abandoned.
Falmouth Classics 2014
Falmouth Classics 2014, which includes a sea shanty festival in the town, takes place from June 13th to June 15th. Notably, this year Cornish and French vessels will race against each other. This is the result of an alliance that was created between Falmouth and Douarnenez, a French port in Brittany, to promote each other’s events.