Autumn is well underway, which means that the sailing season in Europe has just come to an end. Many people will now be thinking about making the long trip across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, leaving behind the cold weather and rainy days. In fact, this Atlantic crossing period happens every single winter. Around 4,000 sailors will brave the waters and make one of the most exciting sailing trips of their lives. As boat chandlers,
As an experienced ship chandler we know that every sailor has to start somewhere, and the first time at sea is certainly an important rite of passage. We also understand that it can be nerve-wracking when you’ve never tamed the waves before, so we’ve gathered together these tips to help you feel at home and make the most of your first trip. Know Your Boat Before you even think about heading out into the water,
Since people first learned to write, the tales of the ocean have been recorded in various forms, from novels to novellas, a song to verse, no matter what form they’ve come to us in they’ve granted us mesmerising insight into the world of the Deep Blue. Moby Dick Praised as one of American Literature’s greatest novels, Moby Dick written by Herman Melville, is an enchanting read, romanticising the voyage of a whaling ship and the
Now, you can be forgiven for not knowing about these guys as they literally live at the very bottom of the ocean between 550 to 7020 feet deep, and prefer to dwell amongst the mud and clay, which they burrow into for shelter. But apart from this, what’s so special about them you might be asking? Well, let’s take a look. They Can Grow to be Terrifyingly Large Maybe it’s in the name, but giant
For generations, myths and stories of the dreaded Giant Squid have circulated the world. They’ve taken the form of Sea- Serpents, reaching up from the bowels of the Earth to attack unsuspecting sailors. The terrifying Kraken also has deep roots with the squid, pulling fact from the Colossal Squid’s length and weight to conjure up tales of tentacles long enough to capsize ships. Recently our watery cousins have been seen alive, on TV. As terrifying
Can you name all the different creatures that are found deep within the seas and oceans around the world? Sharks, Whales, Dolphins… there are so many different species; we would be here all day talking about them all. This is why we thought it would be fun to start a new series that looks in detail at these creatures that live in the deep waters, on the ocean bed and out in the open ocean.
If you’re a huge sailing fan and you’re excited about taking your children along as you set off on your next sailing adventure, there are a few things that you need to consider beforehand. To ensure that your trip goes off smoothly and safely, there are a few extra precautions that you will need to carry out. Children aren’t always the easiest people to travel with and this can be even harder when stuck on
The long, tiring days spent at sea meant sailor of old had to find some way to occupy their time when they weren’t busy scrubbing the decks and fixing the riggings. Bringing back trinkets and bric-a-brac for their darlings to swoon over and treasure came high on some sailors minds but what could they get? What did the vast body of water they sailed upon night and day offer them? Scrimshaw Scrimshaw in an old
Whether you’re just taking the boat out for a quick spin or you’re a pro adventure about to embark on a month-long sailing adventure, there’s one thing that’s always going to be the same – you need to eat! Deciding which provisions you should prepare and stock up on can be tricky, so we’ve put together this handy guide with top tips for sailing trips of any length. The Daytripper If you’re not staying out
We think it’s safe to say that all sailing enthusiasts have dreamt of sailing the world once upon a time, even it was only a fleeting thought. You may have dubbed it as a far-fetched, unachievable feat and allowed your dreams to circumnavigate the world as just that… a dream. But is it a completely ridiculous idea? Can you really sail the globe? It may not be as unachievable as you think and you don’t