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It’s an app that tracks GPS routes, max and average speeds. You can compete against different users. many runners and cyclists use it Strava | Run and Cycling Tracking on the Social Network for Athletes

Does anyone else use Strava when sailing? There’s a windsurf function which is close enough..

Hi David, it is only for sail boats at this time - James

Hello, the RNLI Sailday has been taking place off Cardiff for about 25 years and has grown into the biggest RNLI fundraising event held in South Wales The simple principle is that our local sailing community offer their boats - with the owners acting as Skipper - to local businesses and...

There is a sudden change in depth west of Steep Holm, from 33 metres to 5.8 metres, which would cause the overfalls, is that the sandbar you mean?

Hello, the tide over the rannie is extremely fast, 5 knots on an ebb tide. I assume doing ~30 miles in 8 hours you have a yacht? At Lavernock the tide is funnelled between Flat Holm and Lavernock point, with shallows at Lavernock spit and the Rannie shoal. A (not for navigation) chart is...

If you have the fabric, a cobbler has a strong sewing machine and can often repair it cheaper and quicker.

Mariners are advised that with immediate effect the following buoy is reported as being back on Station but with the Top Mark Missing: - C-1 – South Cardiff Cardinal Buoy: - Latitude 51° 24.15” N Longitude 03° 08.48” W...

Mariners are advised that with immediate effect the South Cardiff cardinal buoy is reported as being off station until further notice. i.e. it's gone...

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/377179/MSI_Leaflet_2014_Version__Final_.pdf See section 9 of page 6

There was a message posted at Cardiff Marina office, on 03/03/2015 "Engineers will be attending the site [Watchet] on 5th March to begin works. They hope to have the gates in commission by mid-late April. Visiting the marina is still possible before then if you call and check that the stop logs...

coastguard I have only spoken to Milford Haven Coastguard from Cardiff.

Today MRCC Swansea will cease all maritime operations after 100 years of service. All operational & emergencies work will be handled by MIlford Haven & Falmouth MRCCs as of today. https://www.facebook.com/PenarthCoastguard

The RNLI Yacht Sailing Safety research is run by Substance to help the RNLI , Royal Yachting Association and Maritime and Coastguard Agency improve sailing safety in the UK. The survey is open from Oct 9th - Nov 9th. The aim of the study is to provide lifesaving charity the Royal National...

The causeway starts to cover at exactly half tide, without taking the weather or atmospheric pressure in to consideration.