vhf radio course

VHF Radio Course

RYA – Marine Radio Short Range Certificate Course

I recently decided to attend an RYA VHF Radio Course to obtain my radio operator’s licence.  The reason for this was three-fold.

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Linguine with Clams

Galley Recipe – Linguine with Clams

 

Lovesail member and woman sailor sailingsideways has sent in this delicious galley recipe that she cooks whilst living aboard her Cal39.  This quick and simple recipe will make a delicious and nutritious meal after a busy day out cruising the Californian coast.

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sea shanty

The History of the Sea Shanty

Where did the sea shanty originate?

A shanty is a rhythmic work song, sung by labourers as they work in large groups at hard, repetitive work.  The sea shanty was a song used by sailors as they went about their work onboard a ship.

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Faraway Islands Sailing Trip

Faraway Island Sailing Trip – October 2019

I’m a bit behind with the blogging this month due to a two-week sailing trip in the Ionian.  Part of the trip included a few days in the Faraway Islands north of Corfu, Greece.

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Crewing Events Autumn 2019

Here a just a few of the Crewing Events posted by some of the Lovesail members for the Autumn.  If you are looking to crew just login to your Lovesail account and click on the Sailing and Crewing Events section at the top.  If you are not a member of Lovesail then join our friendly sailing community for dating, companionship and crewing opportunities.

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The Origins of Gin

Popular among the sailing fraternity a gin and tonic has graced many a cockpit after a hard day racing around the cans.  What are the origins of gin and why is gin so popular?

 

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