There was a time when it was difficult to find free Wi-Fi and we struggled to get online whilst out and about. I remember constantly seeking out McDonald’s whilst touring the US in an RV just so I could download maps.
These days, you can’t go 10 yards without your phone searching for the next available network. Cafés, pubs, marinas, airports and even buses offer free Wi-Fi. But just because it’s convenient doesn’t mean it’s always safe.
Many of the expressions we use without a second thought come from life at sea. Centuries of sailing have left their mark on English, and plenty of nautical terms still appear in our conversations today.Here are just a few. For more, see our related posts: Nautical Sayings and Their Origins, Nautical Terms, and Sailing Terms. … Read more
Here’s a bit of fun this week with a sailing word search. The history of the word search seems to date back to the 1960’s.
Space is limited when living on a yacht, and multi-purpose items become your best friend. This simple homemade deodorant recipe is natural and effective and utilizes ingredients that serve multiple purposes in your floating home. Here’s how to make it and why it’s perfect for yacht life.
Sometimes life moves faster than the wind, and our minds need a gentle anchor. Guided Imagery, sometimes called visualisation, is a simple way to use your imagination to create calm.
In English history, the defeat of the Spanish Armada is often told as a triumphant national legend: brave Protestant England defeating the mighty Catholic superpower of Europe.
Warm evenings and long days call for simple, sociable food, and these Greek peinirli are perfect for sharing in the cockpit or enjoying with a cold drink after a day on the water.
When it comes to online dating, your profile photos play a vital role in making a positive first impression. When browsing profiles, captivating images can grab attention and meaningfully increase your chances of making a connection.
We are venturing northwards this week to the frigid Arctic realms. Sedna is a central figure in Inuit mythology, revered among the Inuit – the Indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.
This week an article on skills that can help to improve and create positive relationships. Relationships and Communication. These skills include listening, showing appreciation and offering forgiveness. We will release a second blog around tips to de-stress relationships (which can never go amiss after a hard day’s sailing!).
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