The sea can be a mysterious place; an expanse of open water that seems to stretch on forever. But, not everything at sea should be a complete mystery. It is important, after all, for you to understand what other sailors may be trying to communicate to you from their boats. There is a number of ways that your fellow seafarers may try and send these messages. One such way that they may try to inform
The etiquette of flags is usually a combination of law and years of marine tradition that dictates marine behaviour. Not understanding the obligations of the sea can lead to insult to either your fellow Brits or other citizens of the world. The rules of flags are an essential part of sailing, so you must ensure to have the right flag in the correct position in order to sail with peace of mind. It is also
Sometimes it is easy to forget that you share the water with other boaters. But, sometimes the horizon can bring another seafaring wanderer with it. Do you know the best practice in this situation? If not, it’s best to brush up on what is correct when you’re sharing the waves. What are the rules of the ocean? How can you ensure that your fellow sailors don’t consider you to be impolite? Water Right of Way
Being out on the open water is a great feeling. You get to relax with none of the hustle and bustle of urban or rural life, and it is a great way to spend a day with your family, friends or just by yourself. However, there are some serious considerations when looking at a boat’s design, such as what you will be using the boat for, and where will you be using it? Sails The
The Earth is a place in the universe that is two thirds water; only a third is land and this is the part we inhabit. As we begin to grow as a population the strain on our oceans also grows. The overall water quality of the world is slowly declining as a result of pollution. Industrialization has seen a vast increase in our technological capabilities, but it has also seen the ocean become full of
What do you do when you are ashore and leave the watery landscape of the sea behind? Watch films that heavily feature the ocean of course! Land lubbers and sea farers alike can agree that a good sea movie is a captivating affair; the wide variety to choose from can attest to that. In fact, sometimes it feels as there is too much choice. So, what are the best movies with a watery theme? Jaws
Yesterday the world’s largest cruise ship made berth in Southampton, UK. The Harmony of the Seas is an astonishingly large vessel; measuring 362 metres it can carry a hefty 6,780 passengers. Two years, £783 million, twenty restaurants and twenty three swimming pools has gone into the recipe for this behemoth. It only set sail in March for the first time, and its stay in Southampton will last until the 22 May when it will head to
There are plenty of fish in the sea, so they say, but when they look like this you will wish there weren’t! At Offshore Supply we know that the ocean is a deeply unexplored and fantastic world, full of more alien life than the stars above us (as far as we have discovered to date anyway). It is home to some of the weirdest animals on the planet, here is a small selection of these
We had been eagerly awaiting to hear the result of the Boaty McBoatface vote, but alas our wait has ended in tragedy. The BBC has officially reported that the new polar research ship will be named after famed naturalist David Attenborough. So in 2019 it will be the RRS Sir David Attenborough that sails from the Merseyside boat yard. However, though the main ship will not hold the unique name, it has been given to
Today is the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Monarch since 1952, the Queen has lived a long and interesting life: beginning public duties in the turmoil of World War II, she served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, took part in historic state visits with the Pope, to the Republic of Ireland, and has seen major constitutional changes. The world’s oldest reigning monarch as well as Britain’s longest lived and longest reigning, she