It’s rare for foreign harbour authorities to want yachts to call them as a matter of course, and marinas in France, Holland and Scandinavia are often perfectly happy for you just to arrive then …
Datums for GPS
If you’re still struggling with chart datums for GPS, YM’s postbag indicates that you’re not alone! To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 …
Learn to design
Kids playing up after two days in port? Game-boy’s batteries flat? Good. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift Membership. …
Over the waves
Making landfall in the dark it’s more than likely you’ll be looking out hard to identify lights. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year …
Wave height and MOB at night
If you have any doubts about how wave action affects your chances of seeing a flashing light, try a practice man-overboard pick-up on a rough night using your floating emergency ‘flasher’ to mark the …
Tell tales
Ever wondered what those telltales are for on a race boat or a cruiser with new sails? To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift …
