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Feb
21

After the storms…


Well what a month it has been, severe storms seem to have been happening almost from the moment I finished my last article. Anybody with a boat or a vague interest in the sea will have been concerned with the impact of the weather, and as for the poor souls inland, well we all know that the Somerset levels are meant to flood – they…
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Jan
24

Suggested check list for vessels on a Cruise in Company


Charts and publication for area of travel in date GPS or plotter or combined version with correct charts Navigation tools - pencil, plotter, dividers Extra warps and fenders Fire Blanket Main Anchor complete with safety lanyard Kedge Anchor with 10m chain and suitable warp - warp also acts as a towline so min 20m Wood panel to cover any broken hatch Softwood wooden bungs for…
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Jan
24

Why Cruise with Mendez Marine?


A Cruise in Company with a couple of other boats always seems to be a great idea, until you start to do the difficult part of organising the when, where, which marinas, for how long, then you just need a route, some waypoints and a bit of tide, easy really all that’s left is to sort out the weather! There is another way, Mendez Marine…
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Sep
27

Seamanship


Motor Boats & Yachting - Yachtmaster Training - Part 15
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Sep
17

The Collision Regulations


Motor Boats & Yachting - Yachtmaster® Series - Part 13
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