Unless you’re a professor of mathematics who can think in pure numbers, the easiest way to plot a course compensating for leeway is visually. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea …
Nothing lasts for ever
Here’s a shiny new syphon breaker in the engine cooling line before the water is injected into the exhaust system. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual …
Man is not lost
With GPS so reliable, it’s easy to become complacent in fog. Looking for Chichester Bar beacon, for example? To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) …
Safety in extremis
Different countries have varying regulations, but at the time of writing it is legal to sail into a wind farm within UK territorial waters, so long as you don’t anchor or come closer than 50m to an …
Can’t see it for looking at it
Can’t find the buoy or pier head you’re looking for from seawards? To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift Membership. …
Sail on the Moon-tide
If you sail in central southern England, you’ll find spring high waters equate to midnight and mid-day. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or …
