Where to Meet Sailing Singles (Online & In Real Life)

Sailing singles meeting on a yacht

If you love sailing, you’ll know it’s more than just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. And naturally, many people want to meet others who share that same passion.

Whether you’re looking for friendship, crew mates, or something more, finding sailing singles can feel difficult if you’re not sure where to look.

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Three Easy Bread Recipes

qucik and easy bread

Easy Bread Recipes for Boat Galleys Bread making doesn’t have to be complicated, even on a boat. These three easy bread recipes are perfect for a small galley, using simple ingredients and minimal equipment. From quick soda bread with no yeast, to flavourful olive rolls, and versatile flatbreads, these recipes are ideal for sailors who … Read more

Why Do People Get Seasick? Causes of Seasickness Explained

diagram explaining why people get seasick showing inner ear and eye sensory conflict

Why Do People Get Seasick? If you have ever felt nauseous while out on a boat, you are certainly not alone. Seasickness affects many sailors, from beginners to experienced crew, and it can quickly turn an enjoyable trip into an uncomfortable experience. More than simply making a trip unpleasant, seasickness can also become a safety … Read more

Shackleton’s Endurance: A New Year’s Lesson in Perseverance

shackleton's endurance

The quiet week between Christmas and New Year, when so many of us are looking both backward and forward, often brings to mind voyages that began with optimism and collided with the unexpected. Few stories capture that spirit better than Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance,

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Sailor’s Slippers: The Cosy Craft With a Nautical Past

sailor's slippers

If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or Pinterest lately, you may have seen the rise of sailor’s slippers, chunky, colourful, beautifully simple wool slippers that start their life enormous, then shrink down into a perfectly felted fit after a spin in the washing machine.They look modern, but their roots go back centuries to life aboard wooden sailing ships.

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