Sandydog2

It's not the winching. It's trying to get a safe way of lifting someone who is unconscious. Not that easy to get a line on them even in...

We tried it in warm Turkish waters, me the volunteer MOB, about 9 stone and lightly dressed, 3 people trying to get me out without me...

Swallows need to be launched like a model glider. They are ineffective at taking off from level ground, unless there is a cliff edge.

Tragically De Gallant has sunk, with the loss of 2 crew in the Bahamas. Such a sad end to a lovely enterprise.

There are plenty of natural causes for scum or froth in the sea, not to mention putrid smells, though that doesn't exclude human...

Even the free version let's you choose an alarm sound. I can't bear the default. I also use the sector alarm so that I won't be woken...

Isn't that more a reflection of when there are the most boats around ?

I'm in my mid 40's and, until now, have never had any interest in sailing. I bought a sail boat for use, under engine, on the local...