We’ve got 1500NM to go, but…
And, yes, you heard correctly, the countdown has begun towards our next destination, but where will that be?
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AIS or RADAR: which one MUST you have?
Which is better, AIS or radar? In this post we will explain how they work, and answer that question. Controversial? You decide…
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Medical emergency ignored on VHF
Earlier this afternoon I had to relay a medical emergency on the VHF because no one responded to the initial call-out.
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Travelling 4,000 Miles For This
You understand why we are doing this whole trip, don’t you? We’ve left the rat-race and are off to discover new places. Places that inspire and excite. Really we are looking for that perfect idyllic sea where no man can be seen for miles around. So imagine sailing 4,000 miles, only to discover this…
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How A Convoy Should Work
Here starts the convoy. This is a formation devised by Lo Brust, the rally organiser, to safeguard the boats as we began our journey through ‘Pirate Alley’ Although still in ‘safe’ waters Lo wanted us to get used to the formation as it was difficult to sustain, as we were to find out. This is where the arguments start…
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Turkey To Egypt Part 1
We promised you a podcast of our crossing and so here it is: this is the first of two 20 minute podcasts, documenting our 400nm crossing from Turkey to Port Said, Egypt. In this episode we break things and talk about various aspects of navigation and night sailing. This is the perfect podcast for introducing you landlubbers to the wonders of sailing, especially if you have never stepped on board a boat before. Download it to your iPod or notebook, or play it direct via the ‘play’ button. Enjoy!
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