ARC Race 2013
ARC Race 2013 Starts Sunday 24th November 2013
ARC Race 2013 will see the maximum number of yachts participating some 245. So much was the demand for the ARC Race 2013, all places were filled by January, that the World Cruising Club decided to organise another race called ARC+.
Middle Sea Race
Middle Sea Race – Saturday 19th October 2013
The Middle Sea Race is a yacht race which starts and finishes in Malta. The 606 nautical mile course will start from the Grand Harbour, beneath the saluting Battery. The fleet then heads north along the eastern coasts of Sicily up towards the Straits of Messina.
Discover Sailing
Discover Sailing Day – Australia
It’s a well-known fact that Australia is a nation big on sailing. Could it be because the interior of the country is too hot and inhospitable to live so most of the cities and towns sprang up on the coast? Maybe the heat just encourages watery sports!
United States Sailboat Show 2013
The United States Sailboat Show runs from Thursday, October 10th until Monday 14th October 2013 at the historic waterfront of Annapolis in Maryland.
Book Review – Left for Dead by Nick Ward
Book Review – Left for Dead by Nick Ward, the 1979 Fastnet Race and one man’s epic story of survival.
Published by A & C Black Publishers Ltd; 2nd Revised edition (6 Sep 2010)
ISBN: 978-1408128169
Nautical Sayings and their Origins
So many of the phrases we use every day come from the language of sailors. Centuries at sea shaped English in ways we often don’t realise. Here are some fascinating nautical sayings and where they came from.
Southampton Boat Show 2013
Southampton Boat Show 2013, Starts 13 September running until 22 September
Southampton Boat Show 2013 will expect to draws crowds in excess of 100,000. This year there are some new attractions to tempt the visitors.
Crewing Opportunities in September
Here are a few of the crewing opportunities in September from the crewing section of the Lovesail site.
Bournemouth Air Show Images
Bournemouth Air Show Images 2013
This Summer I was lucky enough to be invited along on Spook to watch the Bournemouth Air Show. Here are some Bournemouth Air Show images from the day. If you get invited or have a yacht then it’s a must for next year.