Crewing Opportunities – Winter 2020

October 30, 2024December 19, 2020 by Erica

Crewing Opportunities Winter 2020 – Here are a few of our top picks from the crewing section on Lovesail. If you are interested in any of the posts then log into your Lovesail account and either go to the crewing section or contact the member directly.

Single on Valentine’s Day?

February 7, 2025January 31, 2020 by Erica

Ideas for a solo Valentine’s Day

Love it or loathe it Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us again. It may just pass by without you giving it a second thought or it may hang around and remind you of your single status and wanting to find your soulmate.

Scurvy

February 21, 2026December 10, 2015 by Erica

Scurvy: The Disease That Haunted Sailors

What Is Scurvy?

Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

It is characterised by swollen, bleeding gums, fatigue, poor wound healing, and the reopening of previously healed wounds.

Ching Shih – The Most Feared Pirate in the World

February 25, 2026August 15, 2015 by Erica

Illustration of Ching Shih, commander of the Red Flag Fleet

Ching Shih: The Rise of the Most Powerful Pirate in History

When we think about pirates, familiar images spring to mind, walking the plank, barrels of grog, tropical Caribbean hideaways, and treasure chests overflowing with gold. Yet the fascinating history of Chinese piracy is far less well known.