Annapolis, one of the biggest sailboat shows in America is back for another year and looks set to be amongst the most memorable yet.
Easter Rally 2014
Port Solent is a destination marina near Portsmouth, Hampshire, and is well-known as the base for The yacht charter company Sunsail, however, there is another event held there which is increasing in popularity every year, the Easter Rally.
Sailing Tattoos and their Meaning Part II
This post is the second in our two-part series exploring traditional sailor tattoos. If you haven’t already, you may like to start with Part I: Sailor Tattoos – Their History and Meanings.
Charleston Race Week 2014
Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week has grown insurmountably since its inception in 1996 when Charleston Ocean Racing Association (CORA) combined two area regattas
HMS Beagle
HMS Beagle – A Potted History
The HMS Beagle, a Cherokee-class 10-gun Royal Navy brig-sloop, was built in 1820 at a cost of £7,803, the equivalent of around £1million in today’s money.
Beaulieu Boat Jumble 2014
Beaulieu Boat Jumble 2014 takes place on 27 April 2014 in the beautiful village of Beaulieu in the New Forest National Park in Hampshire.
Neptune the Sea God
It is common for sailors crossing the Equator for the first time to be initiated into the Kingdom of Neptune. But why is Neptune the sea god so important to mariners?
More Sailing Superstitions
Intriguing tales, enthralling stories, and more sailing superstitions—the stuff of sailors’ dreams. Looking into the origins of sailing superstitions is fascinating, and more sailing superstitions exist than you thought possible.
Crewing Opportunities February
Crewing Opportunities Posted in February
Here are just some of the Crewing Opportunities February from the Lovesail site.
Book Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Lovesail member swsailor, his name was selected from the list of Facebook likes and is the book giveaway winner. He wins a signed copy of the Book Rain Later, Good – Painting the Shipping Forecast by Peter Collyer.