late summer crewing posts

Late Summer Crewing Posts 2017

Here are some of the late summer crewing posts that members have posted on the site. If you would like more details on the crewing posts then just log into your Lovesail account and go to the crewing section.

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lovesail review

Lovesail Review

Lovesail Review from DatingAdvice

Lovesail Review – The dating advice website DatingAdvice has given Lovesail a fabulous mention.

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the green flash

The Green Flash

 

Now that summer’s here lots of us will be looking at sunsets – so keep your eyes peeled for the green flash!  This happens when the sun dips below (or rises above) the horizon and a momentary flash of green light will occur.

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crewing posts june 2017

Crewing Posts June 2017

Here are a few of the crewing posts June 2017 that some of the Lovesail members have posted this month in the crewing section.  If you are interested in any of the posts then just log into your account and visit the crewing section for more details.  If you are not a member of Lovesail yet, then why not join our sailing community to meet other sailing enthusiasts for dating, friendships and crewing opportunities.

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on my way

On My Way

We are always pleased to post blogs from our members and today is one such article. CanadianPirate shares his thoughts on sailing the world.

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hms victory

HMS Victory

A Brief History of HMS Victory

 

Chatham Dockyard

Designed by Sir Thomas Slade in 1759, the HMS Victory carries more than a hundred guns and hundreds of years of fascinating history. Best known as the famed flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson, she was one of ten first-rate ships ordered to be constructed that year by the British government.

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crewing posts for may 2017

Crewing Posts for May 2017

Here are just some of the Crewing Posts for May 2017 from the Lovesail members.  If you are interested in any of the posts then just log onto your Lovesail account and view the Crewing Section.  If you do not have a Lovesail account yet then here are some of the testimonials to tempt you.

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send a mayday distress call

How to Send a Mayday Distress Call

What and When to Send a Mayday Distress Call

A Mayday is an international radio distress alert.  It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by aviators and mariners. A Mayday is used when there is a grave and imminent danger to vessel, a life, an aircraft or other vehicle and immediate assistance is required.

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sailing biscay

Sailing Biscay

Sailing across the Bay of Biscay presents unique challenges for even the most adventurous sailing enthusiast. The explanation lies in the unique geographical location of the bay. It is situated in the northeast Atlantic Ocean, south of the Celtic sea. 

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mercator maps

Mercator Maps

Gerardus Mercator was born on the fifth of March, 1512 in Rupelmonde in Belgium. A cartographer, geographer and cosmographer, Mercator was to contribute his own form of projection that would change the face of map mapping. Mercator set out to find a solution to the problem of displaying the world, a sphere, on a flat surface.  This followed Ferdinand Magellan’s conclusive demonstration that the world was in fact a sphere and not flat.

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