I am in the middle of doing a powerboat instructor course and have to do a 10 min talk on different types of craft tomorrow.
I am going to concentrate of displacment and planing hulls because that is the sort of boat the course is aimed at.
We are talking ribs, dories and small work boats. The...
I have just bought a wooden sailing dinghy. The existing paint is in good condition without any flaking etc.
There are a few scratches and runs and I don't like the colour.
I want to paint it with a 2 pack paint. The boat will be inside and I can have a couple of fan heaters running.
Now what...
I had a non breathable crewsaver for years, front zip. Just bought a rear zip Typhoon, breathable suit.
The old crewsaver did come off damp and there is always a bit more material around the chest to let you get your head in. It is easier to have a pee.
The Typhoon comes off dry and is more...
Second level should be 2 hours after HW. HW was 5.10 so we were at the lock for 7am we didn't get out untill gone 8am. I always work on 2.5 hours after HW. The lock keeper said the strong north wind was holding the tide back. !!!
We spent most of the day near the Lincolnshire coast. We first...
I have been sailing the Wash for 20 odd years now. The last 8 years I have owned various yachts but this season I have gone back to dinghy sailing. I have been in the Wash in most conditions. I have been out a few times this year in my Wayfarer sailing dinghy, and was planning to end the season...
http://www.wellsharbour.co.uk/news.htm
Looks like we maybe able to get into Wells at any state of the tide next year. Well as far as the lifeboat house !!!