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    Anyone ever broken an anchor chain?

    Not sure about chain,but the anchor swivel is definitely suspect. Viv Cox provides very good advice.
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    Aberavon to Baglan Bay anchorage ?

    Aberavon Beach in east and northeast winds can provide good shelter ,but beware of the swell as it is a well known surfing beach. On big springs the tide will go out past the North pier. The entrance to the River Afan does provide shelter but you need to get your tidal depths right and ensure...
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    Admiralty Easy Tide

    Anybody else finding the new Easy Tide much harder and slower to access?
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    Monkstone Cruising and Sailing Club (Info request)

    MCSC clubhouse is open on a Wednesday and Friday evening,also Saturday and Sunday. Membership is now open but there is a waiting list for marina berths at present. Club has a 12ton lift for boat launching and a large slip for trailer launching. I am unsure what DM means. I am away until next...
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    Delta and Absilon anchors

    Thanks for everyone's information
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    Delta and Absilon anchors

    Sorry,my apologies I meant Epsilon.
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    Delta and Absilon anchors

    What's the difference between these anchors? Other than price is there a significant improvement in holding ability? I note the absilon could possibly have a roll bar for sailing boats although I have never seen one. Looking for a 10 kg. for a Gibsea 33 with a dolphin bow. Don't think a roll bar...
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    Marine Group acquires Watchet

    Burry Port is also full of mud. Not the easiest of approaches or entry. Before you go anywhere near there I would speak to the harbour master. Far better to go to Tenby or Saundersfoot even if if you have to anchor off in my opinion.
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    Marine Group acquires Watchet

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    What century is the MCA living in???

    MCA were brilliant when I changed the registry.
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    Watchet marina faces action by bailiffs

    Even before it was a marina it was a mud pit. Sad to see as the village and its location really are superb. Always enjoyed the times I went in there.
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    Watchet marina faces action by bailiffs

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    Monkstone Cruising and Sailing Club (Info request)

    Are you still looking for information about Monkstone C&SC?
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    AIS compatibility

    Paul Rainbow, you are correct. I just wish to purchase an AIS transceiver that will be compatible with the Garmin plotter (It's at the helm position). The Garmin AIS 800 is expensive and wonder if something like the Vesper would work. I have MNEA2000 for my instruments. Thanks for comments so far.
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    AIS compatibility

    Are you saying that the AIS transceiver will work directly to the chart plotter without the need to utilise the radio and will use it's own aerial? Connection by NMEA2000?.
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