Know your Navlights & Shapes – essential for all skippers

by Stuart Batley | Communications, Navigation, Preparation

Know your Navlights & Shapes International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (ColRegs) Anyone who is responsible for a vessel at sea, from the smallest dinghy to an ocean going supertanker, day or night, must be able to recognise other vessels and...

ColRegs when sailing single handed

by Stuart Batley | Navigation, Preparation

Don’t neglect the Colregs when sailing single handed Sailing single-handed represents several challenges for skippers, not least how to manage sleep, keep watch at all times, and avoid breaching IRPCS Colregs Rule 5. If you can’t keep a look out whilst...

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⛵ Sailing Single Handed to the Azores ⛵

Read this 10-part adventure where solo sailor, Bernie Branfield, shares his first hand account of sailing from Plymouth, UK to the Azores, as part of the 2022 Jester Challenge, in his 26′ Invicta Mk2, Louisa

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PBO reader Chris Mardon has a question about impeller orientation. Engine whisperer expert Stu Davies has this to say on the matter...

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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.

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Know your Navlights & Shapes – essential for all skippers

ColRegs when sailing single handed

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