Boot Dusseldorf 2014
Boot Dusseldorf or the Dusseldorf International Boat Show is Germany’s premier boat show and one of the largest boat shows in the world. It is held annually at the Messe Dusseldorf in Germany for one week in January.
All Is Lost – Film Review
Sailing Film Review
All is Lost (2013): Release date 26 December (UK); Starring Robert Redford; Runtime 106 minutes; Writer J C Candor; Director J C Candor; Certificate PG; Action, Adventure, Drama.
London Boat Show 2014
London Boat Show 2014 – 4-12 January
This years’ London Boat Show 2014 is earlier than usual starting on Saturday 4th and running until the 12th January at the ExCel Centre.
Sailor Tattoos
Sailor Tattoos: Their History and Meanings When I was writing about Sailing Superstitions last week, it became clear just how important tattoos were in a sailor’s life. Far from being just decoration, sailor tattoos carried meanings of protection, identity, and achievement. This article takes a look at their history and the symbolism behind some of … Read more
Sailing Superstitions
Sailors were a superstitious lot, not surprising given the risky nature of the job. They would spend months at sea at the mercy of high winds, rough seas and cutlass wielding pirates. To try and guarantee a safe passage many superstitions grew up on deck.
Crewing Posts
Crewing Posts December
Here are some of the latest crewing posts from the Lovesail Crewing Section. We are not just a dating and friendship site. Members of Lovesail can post non-professional crewing opportunities on the site for fellow members’ interest.
Sydney Hobart Race
This year the Sydney Hobart Race will be in its 69th year. As the name suggests this yacht race starts in Sydney Australia, on Boxing Day, and finishes some 630 nautical miles later in Hobart Tasmania.
One Hull Good Three Hulls Better
One Hull Good Three Hulls Better – A Cruising Diary
Lovesail member Flushing has been kind enough to let us reproduce his cruising diary from last year, that was first published in East Coast Sailing in October 2012. He was fortunate enough to spend the two weeks around the Bank Holiday cruising the East coast in his deep keeled monohull accompanied by two trimarans. One hull good three hulls better.
Transat Jacques Vabre
Transat Jacques Vabre Race
The Transat Jacques Vabre race is a transatlantic yacht race that follows the old coffee trading route from France to Brazil.
Latest Crewing Opportunities
Latest Crewing Opportunities on Lovesail.com
Here are just some of the latest crewing opportunities that have been listed recently on Lovesail.com in the Crewing Section.
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