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Constituto is what exactly? i assumed you were talking about the need for non Eu vessels to check in and out and get a customs clearance,etc

Probably,as the Uk is no longer part of the EU,so have lost the right to the free of movement of goods . so as a uk flagged vessel you will still need to check in and check out with customs and port captain when entering and leaving the country,and possibly between each region in italy to get a...

Could be worse,MV Nord was last seen heading for Vladavistock with 15 UK crew on board.

Would have thought the correct term would be a "String" of pots if they are on the bottom,or a "stack" if they are on board stored,alternatively they could be called a "Shoot" of pots when laid out and being pulled overboard by the end mark float and anchor and a "haul" of pots when retrieved.....

a flotilla of grotties?

or sail to the carib,leave in nov,return in june

if the impellor pump seals have been leaking salt water,this can cause the oil sump pan to rust through below the pump under the engine. oil filter oring failure,or filter not screwed on tight. old oil loses viscosity and sprays out through breather on tappet cover! crack in oil cooler pipe...

Actually signets,hurleys etc are ideal for doggy style covid safe sex with the forward hatch open ,one can check the anchor lines and survey the mooring field whilst in flagrante' kneeling in the front berth,head and shoulders in the fresh air.........

Almost warm enough to do it without the thermal underwear on in the uk

i suspect with in 3 months time,those that were jabbed back in march-april and again in june will need to have a booster jab for their vaccine certificates to remain valid. untill some sort of herd immunity is achieved by vaccinating 85% of the world population,booster jabs and certificates will...

you only have to look at 3 month old youtube video reports about covid to realise that governments,immunologists,virologists and health services don't have a clue what the global situation will be in 3 months time with covid

Flooding in SVG

looks like it is open season for yachts,cheeky jobsworths

where were you?

there is a floating dock at falmouth watersports center,if you phone up first or ask at the office they will let you drive down the slipway if wheel chair access is needed, there should be 2m water about 1 .5 hours either side of LW(location is next to the car park at tesco express and maritime...