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 …
Standard pressure
The predicted tide height can vary by a foot or more depending on atmospheric pressure. To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year Gift …
Private depth gauges
Tide tables are all very well, but they are only predictions. On the day, you can’t beat something you personally have observed to be the truth. To access this post, you must purchase The …
Calibrate the log
The easiest way to calibrate a log is to wait until you’re operating inside a lock somewhere... To access this post, you must purchase The Sea Chest membership (Annual Payment) or 1 Year …
