Sailing Events in July around the globe.
So in the Northern Hemisphere with Summer (!) upon us, there are some great sailing events to catch up with and participate in if you are lucky enough. Starting with Sailing Events in July in the US.
Sailing Apps
There are a plethora of sailing apps out there but here are a few of the more unusual and fun ones:
Kieler Woche – Kiel Week
Kieler Woche or Kiel Week 2013
With over 2000 visiting ships, Kiel Week is billed as the biggest sailing event in the world. Held in the last full week in June (this year 22-30 June 2013) in Kiel, Germany. Kiel Week will see over 3 million visitors, not just a sailing event it is also a music festival too with stages all over the city.
Lovesail Has A Facelift
Lovesail Has a New Facelift
Lovesail the dating and social networking site for sailing enthusiasts have had a facelift. A new home page re-design just in time for the summer sailing season has been launched.
Block Island Race
Block Island Race Week 2013
Block Island is situated about 13 miles south of the Rhode Island coast in New England. It is protected by The Nature Conservancy and a popular Summer destination for holidaymakers and host to Block Island Race Week,
Old Gaffers
Old Gaffers Festival
The Old Gaffers Festival is an annual event which takes place at Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. This year it will be running from Friday 31st May 2013 until Sunday 2nd June 2013 and it will also be celebrating 50 years.
Sailing Terms
As a follow-on from our Nautical Terms article, here are more fascinating sailing expressions and their stories. Some origins are debated, so – as always – take them with a pinch of salt!
Round the Island Race
Round the Island Race, 1st June 2013, Cowes, Isle of Wight
The Round the Island Race has been scheduled a little earlier this year on 1st June 2013. You still have a few days to enter, but standard entries will close at midnight on Saturday 11th May 2013.