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I think that we will stick with our 2 brompton e bikes :giggle:

That is just sloppy. My ICOM lasts all day & longer, if I do not transmit for long. As for rolling about mine drops in to a winch handle...

Same here. I use the handheld probably 90% of the time as it is convenient and does the job.

I would do the same if you threatened to scrape my barrel 🫣

Pitiful, but not quite as bad as claiming a circumnavigation of Great Britain via the Cally canal 🤡

Sensible. I prepare tidal sheet showing tidal directions at varying points throughout the day.That means that I can make mental...

That’s what we do, an hour by hour XTE. Then if you’re looking quicker or slower, you can adjust your heading accordingly. Helpful for...

Where did I claim to circumnavigate anything, other than via the cally canal? You also missed that on both of those S H trips. I...

Could you stay & work on a bit longer please. The hostess says there is still a load of dishes for you to wash before you go. :rolleyes:

Ok ... For me - its planning and caution.

Paranoia is the most essential element of single handed sailing:oops:

Learning how to berth without wiping out all the other boats in the process, would certainly be a good start 🫣

All of that will still be true in April… it *might* be marginally warmer. Totally agree on engaging a professional. Not sure who is...

The problem will come when the Op tries to go out in very cold conditions, Gets caught in the tide, Finds that the boat is a dog to sail...

If you are so strapped for cash that you can't afford a sailing course to learn the essentials then I think buying a 60yr old wooden...