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June 15, 2020June 27, 2022 by Erica

Internet Service Provider Filters

I want to talk a bit about Internet Service Providers (ISP) filtering content and the over-blocking that can occur with these filters. In the UK at least, since 2013 all ISPs have been filtering content that might be adult or illegal in order to protect minors. All new customers will now automatically be opted-in to the ISP’s own content filter. Unless you specifically change your settings you may be seeing a reduced number of sites on your device. I’m not up to speed with the filtering of content in the US but would imagine it’s on a state-by-state basis. What are these filters, what are they blocking and are they always blocking the right sites?

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June 6, 2020May 7, 2022 by Erica

The Bowline Knot

The Bowline Knot – The Essential Knot for Sailors

The bowline must be the most popular knot in the sailing world. One of the first knots to be mastered by the novice sailor it is considered to be one of the most versatile and trusted knots a sailor will use. Whilst, not the strongest knot it is easy to tie even with one hand and can be untied when under load. So why is it called a bowline?

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May 23, 2020June 27, 2022 by Erica

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

We are very excited this week to have a guest article on the blog. Sue Williams is a woman sailor and author and has written her memoirs, Ready to Come About, about a North Atlantic circumnavigation on a 37′ yacht with her husband David. Here she describes the events that led up to the trip and some of the mishaps they had along the way.

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May 1, 2020December 19, 2021 by Erica

Unusual Lighthouses Around the World

The most popular board on the Lovesail Pinterest account is the one entitled Lighthouses Around the World. When I created it I had no idea just how many lighthouse there were in the world (18,600) and how beautiful and unusual some of these could be. So here is a collection of just a few of these wonderful lighthouses.

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April 21, 2020May 7, 2022 by Erica

The History of Tea

On National Tea Day a bit about the History of Tea

Today (21st April) is National Tea Day in the UK (and also the Queen’s birthday, not a coincidence I feel). I thought the history of tea would make a good read given that no good boat galley would be without a good supply of tea. It’s a fascinating story with tales of drug dealing and industrial espionage…

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April 14, 2020January 2, 2024 by Erica

Profile Picture Advice

Choosing a Profile Picture

There is plenty of advice out there on the best type of profile picture to have such as don’t post a selfie, wear red, (women) or blue (men). Then there’s don’t wear sunglasses, look into the camera (women) away from the camera (men). Include a pet, don’t include a pet. Do you know what I think?

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April 6, 2020December 28, 2022 by Erica

Three Easy Bread Recipes

Galley Recipes – Three Easy Bread Recipes

With more time on our hands at the moment and supplies sometimes difficult to get hold of I thought some simple easy bread recipes would be a handy resource to have at your fingertips. Two of the recipes have been recommended by a couple of yacht chef pals.

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March 28, 2020April 22, 2023 by Erica

Some of the Best Sailing Books to Read

The Niagara Scow

I recently came across the interesting story of the Niagara Scow and decided to find out more and share it with you. The Niagara Scow, Iron Scow or Old Scow refers to a dredging scow that was marooned upstream of the famous Niagara Falls in 1918.

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March 10, 2020June 8, 2022 by Erica

Mayflower Ocean Festival Week

Mayflower Ocean Festival, Plymouth, Devon, UK

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED, AWAITING A NEW DATE. Plymouth is holding the Mayflower Ocean Festival Week from Monday 4th until Sunday 10th May 2020. The festival is part of the Mayflower 400 celebrations which commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s voyage to the New World.

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Erica

The Bowline Knot – The Essential Knot for Sailors

On National Tea Day a bit about the History of Tea

Choosing a Profile Picture

Galley Recipes – Three Easy Bread Recipes

Top 3 Best Sailing Books to Read whilst in Isolation.

Mayflower Ocean Festival, Plymouth, Devon, UK