Recent content by mbroom

I’ve lost count of the number of marine items that don’t have backlighting!

I looked at this a few years ago, but quickly changed my mind. It’s interesting that no posters said that a small boat skipper could earn £10k; 20k or whatever. I think that unless you are very lucky that you will barely scrape a living. Ok for those of us with good investments or pensions, but...

It is tiring, especially in a small boat. Apart from all the sailing stuff, your body is constantly bracing against all the movements. I find a 20footer more tiring than a 40 footer for anything over a night in a decent wind. Keep at it!

No mystery, just look at any almanac or chart. But,no offence intended... If you have to ask this basic question, I would suggest that you are not ready for this passage.

OP must like grey skies, grey seas, strong tides, cold and exposed anchorages!

If you plan Devon to Scotland return in 2 weeks with a 2 day stop every 2 days of sailing, you will be sorely disappointed. Start by checking the relevant tidal gates...

Is the tower still intact??

I had a tin of that a couple of weeks ago whilst in the Outer Hebrides.... it was actually surprisingly good and had a decent chilli kick!

I confess that I have never heard of this course. Does DS theory duplicate it?

For 25k you could do a lot more. A depth sounder is essential, a compass, and a plotter/tablet. Sprurge the rest on restaurants and hookers... much more fun. Your 25k will depreciate like a stone anyway and you will not really sail any better.

I’ve always thought of competent crew to be suitable for previously non-sailing spouses or someone just dipping their toes into sailing. Someone who wanted to do CS would presumably be able to bypass this easily and save some cash.

Had any pax fallen into the engine, it could have been worse. It may have changed, but I remember walkways to see the engine had only low guard rails

After 6 cans of Stella, I believe it is...?

Tsk, you forgot this... N. Korean patrol boat fires on Chinese fishing boats, killing three - Daily NK

True. It was Westminster’s fault!??