The Whitstable Oyster Festival 2014 is almost upon us and is the highlight of the summer for many sailing and sea faring enthusiasts.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dockwalking Tips
Dockwalking Tips for Beginners
If you have dreams of making a career working aboard a yacht, then you should consider dock walking in order to get hired. This is an old and effective way to find a job by simply walking up and down docks and marinas talking to crew members or the captains of boats. Here are some dockwalking tips to begin your path to employment:
The Flying Dutchman
Maritime history is replete with many tales of ghost ships, stories and legends that have been passed down through the years by seamen and fishermen. These phantom vessels are said to be portents of doom and seafarers are wary of any apparitions. One of the most famous is that of the Flying Dutchman, said to be the most-sighted ghost ship in history.
Sailing Barometers
The Importance of Sailing Barometers in the Maritime Industry
The word barometer is derived from a combination of two Greek phrases meaning “weight” and “measure”. The roots of modern sailing barometers can be traced as far back as 1643 when an inventor by the name of Evangelista Torricelli used a simple vacuum-type device to measure water pressure.