Tom Cunliffe is one of our leading sailing writers. A lifetime of nautical experiences and adventures have given him a plethora of stories to tell and fables to recount.
Otherwise known as The Paris International Boat Show or Nautic Paris, The Salon Nautique International De Paris runs from 3rd to 11th December 2016. This annual event is held at the Paris Expo, Porte De Versailles, the exhibition site situated on the South West outskirts of Paris.
Here is the list for all the Boat Jumbles 2015 around the UK. Unless otherwise stated the jumbles start at 10:00 am and run until around 3:00 pm. The list will continue to be updated as more dates are confirmed.
Following on from our article Seasickness Remedies, here are some alternative seasickness remedies if you prefer a more natural approach to your health.
As the name suggests, a fair-weather sailor is someone who usually only goes sailing when the weather is good and they have plenty of time to enjoy the experience. Fairweather sailors are often looked down on by other sailors and accused of not being committed to sailing and the lifestyle that goes with it.
As a Paying Member of Lovesail members can keep blogs on their account. Here are a few examples of just a few of the Lovesail User Blogs that members have submitted…
If you suffer from seasickness whilst aboard a boat, it can be very debilitating to the extent that safety can be compromised. Some of the signs that you may be about to succumb are pale skin, cold sweat, dizziness, yawning, increased saliva production and hence increased swallowing, and lastly vomiting (obviously!). Here are a few seasickness remedies which may guard against this awful predicament.
What makes the best sailing blogs? Inspirational stories, good writing, fantastic photography, insightful tips, how-to guides and, of course, regular updates. Here is a list of 5 of the best sailing blogs on the internet (in no particular order) which do all of these things and more:
The penultimate act of the Extreme Sailing Series Nice runs from 2nd October until 5th October 2014. Nice, situated between Monaco and Cannes on the French Cote d’Azur and a popular tourist destination, has the most exceptional Mediterranean climate.
Grace Darling was the daughter of William Darling, a lighthouse keeper who was in the employ of Trinity House. Grace grew up with her family on the Northumberland coast and lived first in Brownsman Lighthouse. In 1826 the family moved to the newly build Longstone Lighthouse, and it was here she become one of Victorian Englands greatest heroines.