Naval warfare has been a major theatre of modern war, building upon its importance as ancient civilisations used it to seek new lands to conquer and it became an integral part of European expansion in the fifteenth century. From a tool of discovery, it transformed to a real battleground which wars hinged upon. A fact which made naval tactics an integral aspect of the First World War. In the first all-out global war, advantage needed
Any boat owner knows that there are a number of safety measures they must take to ensure that they and any other crewmembers stay safe whilst sailing. However, a boat owner in Exmouth recently defied important safety measures, resulting in a call out for the RNLI volunteers. The boat owner reportedly swam out approximately 50m in particularly dark and cold conditions due to concern for the safety of his boat. Once aboard his vessel, the
At Offshore supply we know that the ocean is one of the most fascinating places on Earth, more diverse and wild than even the thickest jungle in the world. With so much life and diversity beneath the depths, it is easy to not realise how much is beneath your feet when you are on your boat in the open sea. However, there could be an ocean giant directly below your feet and you would never
The ocean is a vast, mysterious place, and it’s said that humans have explored less than 5% of it. Water covers more than 70% of our planet, and this expanse is home to a wide variety of living organisms. We’ve previously talked about the beautiful orca and the incredible shark, so now we’re turning our attention to another fantastic creature: the squid. This animal has been misunderstood for a very long time. In fact, sightings
Owning your own boat can feel like the perfect ticket to freedom. You can go anywhere on the strength of your own sail, but there are some limitations even in the face of such freedom. Sailing abroad comes with a number of considerations and preparations that you must complete in order to sail successfully. So, what do you need to keep in mind when you are boating in foreign waters? Essential Paperwork One of the
Whether you can believe it or not, we have already got to that time of year again! Christmas is fast approaching and here at Offshore Supply, we are getting ready to say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in 2017. This is the perfect opportunity for us to say thank you to all of our customers who have been with us over the course of the year – we hope your 2016 has been as great
There are many amazing creatures that lurk deep under the water. Forever invisible to the still waters of the surface, it is said that the ocean can be extremely lonely, but you are in fact constantly surrounded by life… it is simply below your feet. One of the amazing life forms that exist so far below the surface of the ocean is sharks. A group of fish that are one of the deadliest predators in
The quest for undersea adventure has been undertaken by humanity since the depths of the ancient world. This was an objective that came from war, the ability to be able to surprise your enemy so suddenly was a desirable trait to possess. So, for over a thousand years it has been a test of human ingenuity to create such a vessel. So, what were the earliest submarines and how did we achieve the full-submersion of
At Offshore supply we have always been fascinated by the ocean. The urge to explore beyond what they knew led them to build ships and sail off into the unknown, hoping to discover new places and learn more about the world. However, sailors needed to be brave in order to do this. After all, they didn’t know what they were going to face and could only imagine the dangers that awaited them, from giant waves
Bowline Knot If you’re going to learn any knot this season, this is the one you should focus on, as it is very versatile.Bowline Knots create a secure loop in the end of your rope. It can be used to fasten a mooring line to a post or a ring, with it not slipping when it is under load or pressure and can be easily untied with no load. You can join two bowline knots