Here are a few more crewing posts Spring 2017 from Lovesail members this spring. If you are interested in any of them then please log into your account and click on the crewing section link. If you are not a member of Lovesail then why not take a look at our friendly online dating and social networking site for sailing enthusiasts.
It’s been around for hundreds of years, features in myths, legends, and stories, has allegedly sunk hundreds of ships, killed thousands of sailors and has become something of a movie star. So what exactly is the Kraken?
Photography evening class in Salisbury – Learn more about your camera and how to take better photos with a ten-week evening class course in Salisbury.
The team at S.V. Irene*, a historic ketch, has contacted Lovesail with a great opportunity to pass onto our members. Irene is looking to find 2 deckhands for a free working passage this March from the Canaries to the Solent. If you fancy putting your name forward for this free trip aboard this amazing craft please contact: julie@spindriftsail.co.uk
The latest crewing opportunities Spring 2017 from Lovesail members. If any pique your interest then log into your account and visit the crewing section. If you are not a member of Lovesail then why not check us out, we are a global online dating and social networking site for sailing enthusiasts.
Vessel hulls need protection against the attachment of marine organisms such as barnacles and algae. The presence of these unwanted passengers is known as bio-fouling. Bio-fouling negatively affects the hydrodynamics of the hull by increasing drag and consequently, it requires increases in engine effort to maintain propulsion speed. This inefficiency increases fuel costs, with estimates as much as an additional 40% and more. Vessels will also require regular hull cleaning at considerable cost.
All yachts should carry at least 2 anchors in order to connect the vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the yacht from drifting in wind or current. This article aims to give a broad overview to assist yachtsmen in assessing the types of anchor they might choose.
Cruise the Adriatic and Ionian seas in Montenegro, Croatia and Greece on our Luxury ocean-going Discovery 55 with a Yacht-Master qualified skipper onboard.
This list of boat jumble dates 2017 is now out of date. If you would like the boat jumble dates for 2020 then visit our boat jumble page.