The annual Round the Island Yacht Race is organized by the Island Sailing Club. Beginning and ending in Cowes, the date that it takes place depends on the tides. It is usually held during the month of June, although it may be held in late May or early July if the sea refuses to cooperate with the traditional timetable.
I came across Robert Fitzroy whilst researching an article about the origins of the Shipping News. I thought he warranted an article all to himself as he seemed such an accomplished gentleman.
TW: Mentions of suicide.
Referring of course to the classic boats sporting the popular gaff rig configuration of sails, the Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival is an annual event that takes place on the Isle of Wight; providing a weekend filled with family entertainment. In 2014 the celebrations happen from Friday 30th May, through to Sunday 1st June.
Cats have been going to sea with humans for many thousands of years, and they appear in some of our earliest recorded histories.
The year’s Tampa Bay Hospice Cup will be held on April 26th and this is the perfect time for cruisers and racers from the sailing community as well as sailing enthusiasts from all walks of life to get together and enjoy a memorable occasion.
The Tahiti Pearl Regatta is a relatively new event, the first having been held in 2004, with the festivities taking place annually thereafter. A spectacular venue for sailing,
A crew house is like a hostel where crew can stay while they are waiting to be called to sail or looking for their next crewing job. While this may conjure up pictures of spartan,
Here a just a few of the latest crewing posts to appear on Lovesail from some of the members.
Greek Ionian to the Aegean and across to Turkey
One of the Caribbean’s premier sailing events, Antigua Sailing Week 2014 will attract over 100 boats from over 20 countries. The event draws more than 1,500 participants and some 5,000 spectators every year.
Over two millennia ago, fishermen in Mediterranean areas of Europe bred dogs to assist them with fishing. Breeds such as the Portuguese Water Dog and Spanish Water Dog were developed to herd fish into nets,