West Highland Yachting Week
The 2014 West Highland Yachting Week takes place between July 26th to August 2nd, and will be held at three different venues – Oban, Craobh, and Tobermory.
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Oilskins or Oilies as they are fondly known by many people are a superb choice for fishermen, sailors, riders or motorcyclists who want to stay dry even when the downpour is severe.
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The Mary Celeste became famous for being at the centre of one of the greatest mysteries in maritime history. On December 5th, 1872 the merchant brigantine was discovered in the Atlantic Ocean with no men on board. What was a mystery was that there had been no bad weather, but the British vessel was still found to be abandoned.
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Falmouth Classics 2014, which includes a sea shanty festival in the town, takes place from June 13th to June 15th. Notably, this year Cornish and French vessels will race against each other. This is the result of an alliance that was created between Falmouth and Douarnenez, a French port in Brittany, to promote each other’s events.
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A superb extravaganza which features an unprecedented range and number of nautical events, Kiel Week 2014 promises to be one of the best yet. The largest festival in Northern Europe, Kiel Week 2014 lasts nine days and incorporates over two thousand different events.
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The Borneo International Yacht Challenge 2014
The Borneo International Yacht Challenge is a world-class sailing event off the coast of Borneo, covering some of the most scenic routes on unpredictable waters.
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Sextants in Nautical History
We may marvel at today’s GPS system which allows sailors to pinpoint their location with great accuracy, but perhaps even more remarkable is the instrument which has been helping sailors do this since the early 18th century, the sextant.
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Dockwalking Tips for Beginners
If you have dreams of making a career working aboard a yacht, then you should consider dock walking in order to get hired. This is an old and effective way to find a job by simply walking up and down docks and marinas talking to crew members or the captains of boats. Here are some dockwalking tips to begin your path to employment:
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Crewing Posts for May from Lovesail
Here are some of the crewing posts for May posted by Lovesail members. If you are interested in any of them then please log into your account at Lovesail. If you are not a member yet, then visit our home page, Lovesail.com, and have look.
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