This time in our “Creatures of the Deep” blog series, we are going to take a closer look at one of the most interesting marine mammals on our planet- the sperm whale. These huge cetaceans roam the waters and can easily be identified by their large, square-shaped head which measures a third of its 49-59 foot body. So, what makes these marine mammals so interesting? Let’s take a look! They Have the Biggest Brain on
Well, it’s official… the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting chillier and the clocks have gone back; autumn is well and truly upon us. Despite the weather being limiting and trying to prevent you from continuing your usual routine, if you’re like us you won’t let it. However, with sailing, there comes a selection of problems with winter, particularly with the weather reaching the most extreme of the year. Throughout winter and autumn,
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