Buck Turgidson's latest activity

Thanks all. Funny thing is I feel this thread has certainly helped the decision making process, so starting it I think has been a most...

Not a good day for the race committee. Not sure why LRPP didn't use a delay but also not convinced the start in race 2 was judged...

That’s not a consequence of the technology. That skipper would be in trouble regardless of the decade.

the 1990's just called and asked for their topic back! Meanwhile in 2024 we are working out how to avoid relying on GNSS as we see how...

Like others have said on older boats it is mounted so as to give a good run between the engine and morse lever. Mine is mounted like...

This is a temporary fix for when the bl..y lever suddenly begins to slip.

You could achieve much of the sought adjustment quite easily and cheaply by..... Lock your t'cars in the rearmost position. Replace the...

he has rights if he is being overtaken.

Effectively whatever you use to attach the drogue should be able to support the weight of the boat and that goes past the actual fitting...

That's not been the case in any marina i have stayed, my current one is typical: third party liability cover for not less than...

Sailing with friends or family as I’m normally singlehanded.

NKE autopilots as used on the mini transat have this function based on distance from the remote . I saw a demo some years ago but don’t...

Isn't it illustrated in the RYA Competent Crew booklet? I have a vague recollection (all my recollections are vague these days 🙄) of a...

I received an email today from Red Ensign. I had enquired last year about a powercat advertised on YachtWorld but had not made the...

Added to which my last 2 boats were bought through a broker in a country other than where I live so I definitely wouldn't have been...