The SS Varvassi was a 3.874-ton Greek merchant steamship that became infamous for running aground off the Needles Lighthouse, Isle of Wight on January 5th 1947.
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The Golden Globe Race 2018
In 5 days time 18 sailors will leave Les Sables-d’Olonne in western France to circumnavigate the globe. A journey of 30,000 nautical miles, they must travel alone, non-stop and without any outside assistance, that is to say without any modern technology or the benefit of satellite-based navigation equipment. As if that wasn’t challenging enough they have to sail in a similar vessel to those that took part in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race some 50 years ago.
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Sailing Opportunites June 2018
Here are a few of the sailing opportunities for June 2018 that some of the members have posted on the Lovesail site. Log into your account for more details. If you are not a member of Lovesail then please come and have a look,
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Poole Harbour Boat Show 2018
This year is the fourth outing for the Poole Harbour Boat Show, a small but cracking little show situated, yes you guessed it, in Poole Harbour, Dorset.
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Did you know that Lovesail is on Instagram (@_lovesail)? I know, I know, how many more social media accounts do we need to have these days? If you haven’t ventured onto Instagram yet then do, it really is one of the better ones (even if it is owned by Facebook!).
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London Boat Show Cancelled
As many of you will now be aware, the London Boat Show 2019 has been cancelled. Whether this is going to be a permanent fixture still remains to be seen but it was not a shock to many in the Marine industry.
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Crewing Posts Spring 2018 – Lovesail Crewing Posts.
Crewing Posts Spring 2018. Here are a few of the crewing opportunities that members have posted on the Lovesail site this Spring. If you are interested in any of the post then just log into your account and click on the crewing section for more details. If you are not a member of Lovesail then
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The Ship’s Compass
Navigation is an important aspect when it comes to finding your way in the sea. The Phoenicians first developed the art of sea navigation around 4000 years ago. The Phoenician sailors accomplished sailing on the sea by use of primitive observation of the stars and sun together with charts.
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The Health Benefits of Sailing
Whether you are the captain leading a crew in a race, or just spending an afternoon mooching around a lake in a dinghy, with sailing there is little scope to be a passive observer. Sailing is hands-on and full-on – a sport that demands physical and mental commitment. The health benefits of sailing are numerous:
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Crewing Opportunities February 2018
Here are just some of the crewing opportunities in February 2018 from the Lovesail members. If you are interested in any then just log into your account and visit the crewing group link. If you are not a member of Lovesail, then why not take a look.
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