This week it was revealed that the SuperYacht A is the world’s largest sailing yacht. Measuring in at 468ft in length and 300ft in height the SuperYacht A is estimated to be worth an astronomical £260 million. Owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko the yacht has eight floors and an underwater observation room.
When we think about pirates, plenty of images spring to mind – from walking the plank to barrels of grog, tropical Caribbean island hideaways, and chests overflowing with gold. However, the fascinating history of Chinese piracy is less well known.
Alderney is the most northerly and third largest island in the Channel Islands, an archipelago of islands situated off the North Coast of Normandy in France. The Channel Islands are British Crown Dependencies and as such are not part of the UK or EU but possessions of the British Crown with their own independent administrations.
The All Wales Boat Show 2015 runs for 3 days from Friday 8th May until Sunday 10th May. Located in Pwllheli on the picturesque Llŷn Peninsula the boat show will be one of the very first events to take place at Plas Heli, the newly constructed Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events Centre.
Beaulieu Boat Jumble 2015 is nearly upon us. The date this year is Sunday 26th April and it will be held at the usual venue, Beaulieu National Motor Museum in the Hampshire New Forest.
Lighthouses are architectural wonders combining practical purpose with aesthetic appeal, offering a beacon of hope for mariners on dark and stormy nights. These towering structures are iconic of the coast and may also provide romantic and picturesque places for weddings, combining the appeal of these unique old buildings with the surrounding coastal scenery. Lighthouse weddings can ensure that the wedding day will be one to remember with fondness.
The Eddystone Lighthouse is located on the Eddystone Rocks, around 14 miles southwest of Plymouth in Devon. Over the years, there have been five lighthouses protecting the Eddystone Rocks. From land, the most recent incarnation of the Eddystone Lighthouse can only be seen on a clear night. The cliffs around Polperro, Talland and Looe offer the best chances of catching a glimpse.
One of the UK’s oldest charities, the Corporation of Trinity House was granted a Royal Charter by Henry VIII in 1513. The organisation has been concerned with the safety of shipping and the well-being of seafarers throughout its history. Today, it acts as a charitable organisation dedicated to the safety, welfare and training of mariners.
Chris Stanbury, a friend of Lovesail, is running a charity speed dating event in Salisbury in the New Year. He is offering two FREE tickets to the first man and women that sign up before Monday 12th January. Just contact him using the details below and quote the code LOVESAIL.
Drones are making headlines at the moment and for all the wrong reasons, but as we know good news doesn’t sell and the media tends to shy away from reporting on the benefits of new technology preferring instead to generate alarm.