Considered to be one of the greatest offshore races in the world, the 68th Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2012 takes competitors on the annual challenge of 628 nautical miles through some of the most turbulent seas and difficult conditions crews will ever have to face. Only those with a true passion for sailing in the most adverse weather, plus a totally fearless disposition can handle this bluewater classic.
BANISH THOSE JANUARY BLUES WITH A VISIT TO THE TULLET PREBON LONDON BOAT SHOW 2013 AT EXCEL, LONDON FROM THE 12TH – 20TH JANUARY
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or boat owner, or you’re merely looking to dip your toe into some form of aquatic activity, the London Boat Show 2013 is a great day out – and has something for everyone.
Many thanks to our member Tor Pinney for letting us publish his article about the swimming pigs of the Exumas in the Bahamas.
Can pigs swim? In the Exumas, they can! The Bahamian island of Big Majors Spot in the Exumas is home to a small herd of free-range domestic pigs, swimming pigs.
The Vendee Globe Race The Vendee Globe is the world’s greatest single-handed, non-stop, round the world yacht race and is regarded as probably the most challenging sporting event in the world. It takes place every four years, leaving from the famous port of Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendee area of France. A test of … Read more
Southampton Boat Show Images The Southampton Boat Show saw a mixture of weather patterns this year especially over the last weekend with blazing sun and 18 degrees on Saturday, and the highest visitor attendance of the week, to high winds and torrential rain on Sunday. Attendance figures for the Southampton Boat Show were down slightly … Read more
The Southampton Boat Show is an annual highlight in the vibrant port city of Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Living nearby, I’ve been to the show many times and would like to share some local insider knowledge with you:
Weymouth 2012 – Venue of the Olympic Sailing Events As we near the end of the Olympic sailing events in Weymouth, the town can be congratulated for its fantastic organisation. Everything has operated like clockwork and nothing has been too much trouble. The crowds, granted not all from Weymouth, have shown the world what a … Read more
Cruising the Dodecanese Islands One Weeks Sailing on Excellence of Dart a Beneteau 57 Leaving from Rhodes. Excellence of Dart is a Beneteau 57 which has just taken part in the East Mediterranean Yacht Rally. She is now running a few cruising trips around Greece and Turkey and has some late availability. Be quick though, … Read more
Lovesail member RogerDee has kindly submitted a diary he kept during a Summer sailing trip he took last year. He travelled from Barry in Wales down to La Rochelle in France. A wonderful trip and a great diary. Katie Dee summer sailing trip 2011: Barry. The boat was lifted by travel hoist and placed on … Read more
It never ceases to amaze me when I realise the talented members that I have on the Lovesail site. Brendan Chandler is one such member. Here is a little piece about this sailing artist and a gallery of his wonderful seascapes. I began sailing as a boy about 50 years ago in Cork. After a … Read more
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