Long ago, during the 17th century, a merchant ship named the St. Nicholas set sail from Amsterdam. It was named in honour of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors and children, revered across Europe, particularly in seafaring nations.
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Our Most Excellent Christmas Tunes – Lovesail’s Festive Picks
It’s Christmas! (to coin a Sladetastic Christmas song). Well pop pickers, here is our take on the best top ten Christmas tunes for your festive listening. A few from the 80’s (my teenage years) but also some golden oldies. Enjoy!
Homemade Deodorant Recipe: Practical and Eco-Friendly for Yacht Living
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.
Vendee Globe 2024
The Vendee Globe 2024, marking its 10th anniversary, is set to begin on November 10 from Les Sables d’Olonne, France.
Crewing Opportunities Summer 2024
Here are some of the latest crewing opportunities on Lovesail for this summer 2024. To view these in full and other crewing and sailing opportunities,
Crewing Opportunities Spring 2024
Here are some of the latest crewing opportunities on Lovesail for this spring 2024. To view these in full and other crewing and sailing opportunities just log into your Lovesail account and go the Crewing Events section. If you are not a member of Lovesail yet then come and take a look at our friendly sailing community.
Ystävänpäivä
Ystävänpäivä (ys‧tä‧vän‧päi‧vä), holds a unique and cherished place in the cultural and social landscape of Finland. Unlike the typical celebration of romantic love that characterizes Valentine’s Day in many countries,
Sailing into Spring: Celebrating Imbolc on the Water
I don’t follow a particular religion but I do find myself drawn to the seasonal festivals celebrated by modern pagans as represented in the Pagan Wheel of the Year. I like these festivals because they celebrate a deep reverence for nature.
Harpooning Hearts: If Captain Ahab Wrote a Dating Profile
There was much hilarity in the office today as we pondered what Captain Ahab might write in a dating profile if he were single, harpooning hearts instead of whales.
Of course, we don’t condone Ahab’s chosen profession (his HR file would be a novel in itself), but it’s fun to imagine how literature’s most intense sea captain might fare on the modern dating seas.
Takarabune: The Mythical Ship of Wealth and Good Fortune for the Japanese New Year
In Japanese folklore, Takarabune is a mythical ship that brings wealth and good fortune to those who believe in its power. The ship is said to visit ports and harbors on the first three days of the New Year, carrying seven lucky gods who bring wealth, longevity, success, and other blessings.