Grace Darling: The Heroine of Longstone Lighthouse
Grace Darling is one of the most famous heroines in British maritime history. Grace Darling is remembered for her dramatic lighthouse rescue during the Forfarshire shipwreck in 1838.
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Trinity House
Trinity House: The Charity Behind Britain’s Lighthouses
Trinity House is one of the UK’s oldest maritime charities. Henry VIII granted the organisation a Royal Charter in 1514 (often cited as 1513 due to the old calendar system). From its earliest days, it has focused on improving the safety of shipping and supporting the welfare of seafarers.
Eddystone Lighthouse
The History of Eddystone Lighthouse
The Eddystone Lighthouse stands on the Eddystone Rocks, around 14 miles southwest of Plymouth in Devon. These rocks have long been one of the most dangerous hazards for ships approaching the English Channel.
COP26 Ocean Roundup
All the latest ocean news from COP26
This week, world leaders and their representatives have been attending the 26th meeting of COP (or Conference of Parties). Hosted by the United Nations, this annual conference serves as a forum for 196 countries to discuss the problems, solutions, challenges and successes of the fight against the climate crisis. The Lovesail team have been keeping a close eye on commitments that aim to tackle oceanic problems.
Lesser Known Ghost Ships
Lesser-Known Ghost Ships to Haunt Your Imagination
As Halloween approaches, the team at Lovesail has been thinking about the eerie tales that drift through maritime history. Few things capture a sailor’s imagination like the mystery of a ghost ship.
Autumn Sailing Destinations – Our Top Picks
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp in the UK, many sailors begin to think the season is coming to a close. But autumn is far from the end of the sailing year. Across the world, there are still plenty of destinations offering warm seas, reliable winds, and the golden light of … Read more
Valentine’s Day traditions
Valentine’s Day traditions from around the world Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries across the globe. Whilst in the UK we tend to buy cards, flowers, and chocolates for our Valentine, other cultures have their own unique Valentine’s Day traditions to show love and appreciation. From friendship celebrations to flower codes and romantic festivals, … Read more
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
CO Awareness Week Monday 22nd to Sunday 28th November 2021
This week sees Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in the UK, but it’s a timely reminder wherever you are of the dangers of carbon monoxide and why you should be aware of it in confined spaces like a boat.
Internet Service Provider Filters
I want to talk a bit about Internet Service Providers (ISP) filtering content and the over-blocking that can occur with these filters. In the UK at least, since 2013 all ISPs have been filtering content that might be adult or illegal in order to protect minors. All new customers will now automatically be opted-in to the ISP’s own content filter. Unless you specifically change your settings you may be seeing a reduced number of sites on your device. I’m not up to speed with the filtering of content in the US but would imagine it’s on a state-by-state basis. What are these filters, what are they blocking and are they always blocking the right sites?
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