southampton boat show 2014

Southampton Boat Show 2014

The PSP Southampton Boat Show 2014 runs from Friday 12 September until Sunday 21st September.  As is usual it will be gracing the Mayflower  Park/Town Quay area of Southampton.  For those of you finding your way with a SatNav,  SO15 1AG.

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mutiny

Mutiny!

How to Avoid a Mutiny.

 

Mutiny.  This is, of course, one of the most feared situations for a ship’s captain. Throughout the course of history, there are many stories of sailors committing to mutiny, leading to drastic outcomes shaping the course of history in some cases. But let’s not get too hasty with talk of life-altering events. A more appropriate area to begin would likely be a look into what it is, and how it would be brought about.

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spook charters

Spook Charters

Spook Charters, Lymington

Spook is a 30 feet deep fin yacht designed for cruising the waters of the mediterrian.  With a 9′ long full width cockpit she is an ideal platform for enjoying the sights of the Solent.

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singles sailing charters

Singles Sailing Charters in the Grenadines

Singles Sailing Charters in the Grenadines

Sanctuary Yacht Charters September for Singles Sailing Charters

Singles Welcome! Take the wheel of our Island Spirit 37 Catamaran as we enjoy the moderate trade winds during September and travel from St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Grenada.

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barts bash

Barts Bash Sailing Race

This year a charity event will attempt to break a world record. The Barts Bash Sailing Race will seek to join together thousands of sailors from across the globe in a race that will have a number of goals.

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hms bounty

HMS Bounty

HMS Bounty has achieved legendary status because of the infamous mutiny of 1789, but it is a vessel that has an interesting history apart from the mutiny.

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After the Atlantic

After the Atlantic – Sailing Advice for Atlantic Sailors

After the Atlantic is a new Facebook group run by Lovesail members Ian and Wendy. Many of you will remember Ian and Wendy from several Lovesail articles.

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oilies or oilskins

Oilies or Oilskins

Oilskins or Oilies as they are fondly known by many people are a superb choice for fishermen, sailors, riders or motorcyclists who want to stay dry even when the downpour is severe.

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mary celeste

The Mary Celeste

The Mary Celeste became famous for being at the centre of one of the greatest mysteries in maritime history. On December 5th, 1872 the merchant brigantine was discovered in the Atlantic Ocean with no men on board. What was a mystery was that there had been no bad weather, but the British vessel was still found to be abandoned.

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