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Passage planning and pilotage

by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Navigation, Preparation

Passage planning and pilotage help skippers navigate safely from one port to another. A passage plan takes into account all the various steps and eventualities involved in a voyage, from the welfare and safety of the crew to planning the route itself. Pilotage is a...

Hull inspection – the annual checks

by Simon Jollands | Boat Maintenance, Preparation, Yacht ownership

With the boat ashore for the winter it is time to do a hull inspection – the annual checks. Are there any scratches and chips in the gelcoat? What about the rudder and keel? Are there any signs of osmosis? Do you have records and checklists to help ensure no...

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🗺️ Nautical Chart Symbols - your complete quick reference app to the symbols used on Electronic (ECDIS) Nautical Charts, as specified by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). Nautical Chart Symbols: Your digital bridge companion.✅ Complete reference for ECDIS symbols✅ Compliant with IHO specifications✅ Fast, intuitive, and mobile-friendly⚓️ Never second-guess a chart symbol again!Take a look:🌐 bit.ly/SS_ECDIS #sailing #yachting #boating #ECDIS #nauticalcharts #chartsymbols #watercraft #SafeSkipper #safetyatsea ... See MoreSee Less

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** 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗟𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗**Quick reference, essential first aid for all seafarers, that now includes: 🔎 Search function - by condition, emergency or keyword - jump straight to a section📍 Get location - one click provides current longitude & latitude, add a note, save log🔄 Share location (with data connection)🔖 Save pages as Favorites for quick access📝 Crew Register page for Skippers - add crew members' details, vessel details and more to include: - Full name - Medical conditions / illnesses - Allergies - ICE contact name, relationship, phone, alternative phone - Additional notes✅ Everything is saved locally on the device - no internet required, nothing leaves the device, all editable!Check it out in the App Store ⤵️apple.co/3QE5bJ3#FirstAidAtSea #BoatingFirstAid #FirstAidEssentials #SailingFirstAid #FirstAidAfloat #SafetyatSea #Sailing #Boating #Watercraft ... See MoreSee Less

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Hull inspection – the annual checks

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