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Build a digital passage plan an RYA instructor can read in 60 seconds. Show “decisions for reasons” with clear evidence.
• What they check: clarity, safety margin, reasons, alternatives, backup.
• The 4-page pack: route overview, tides and streams, pilotage, weather and limits.
• Prove your sources: chart edition, model run time, reference and secondary ports.
• Keep it simple to share: GPX, PDF, and one printed summary.
• Finish with a checklist you can copy.
Read the full guide and make a plan that stands up to inspection.
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The calm before the storm—literally. Explore the synoptic charts to see what’s behind #StormAmy and when the wind and rain arrive. #MetOffice #PassagePlanning
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If you’re thinking about it… it’s time.” Learn the clear triggers to reef, a step-by-step mainsail flow, and smart headsail furling so the boat stays upright, fast and calm.
#SailingUK #Seamanship #ReefEarly #Cruising
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A practical, UK guide to reading the Shipping Forecast, Inshore Waters and apps—then turning mixed data into a clear “go/no-go” weather window you can trust. Includes a quick routine and common pitfalls.
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Fastnet ’79 changed sailing. A sudden August storm, five yachts lost, lives cut short—and safety rules rewritten. We’ve pulled the lessons skippers still use today: heavy-weather choices, DSC/MAYDAY drills, horizontal recoveries, and practical prep you can do this week.
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Red to port, green to starboard—and what about cardinals, junctions and sector lights? This plain-English UK guide to IALA Region A turns theory into calm, tidy pilotage, with quick-reference downloads for lights and sound signals.
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New to sailing and unsure where to start? This plain-English guide maps the UK pathway from first steps to RYA Day Skipper—when to choose Sailing Essentials or ENS, why Day Skipper Theory matters, and when to add your VHF/SRC. Clear actions, handy downloads, and enrolment links inside
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When you’re out on the water, your VHF radio isn’t just a piece of kit—it’s your most important safety lifeline. It connects you to other vessels, shore stations, and, most critically, to emergency services when things go wrong. But using one isn’t a free-for-all. To keep the airwaves clear and ensure everyone can communicate effectively,…
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The RYA Day Skipper Theory course is where you build the bedrock of knowledge for becoming a safe, confident skipper. It’s the shore-based part of the qualification that teaches you the essential “language of the sea”—navigation, safety, weather, and the rules of the road—before you even think about taking command on the water. Your First…
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Chart plotters have revolutionised how we navigate, making real-time position tracking, route planning, and decision-making more accessible than ever. Central to this technology are waypoints—specific geographic points you plot on your electronic chart. By linking waypoints together, you can plan a passage and monitor your performance using data like Bearing to Waypoint (BTW), Distance to Waypoint (DTW), and Cross…
If you belive the Earth is flat, you're about to fall of the end...
If you belive the Earth is flat, you're about to fall of the end...
