Recent content by TallBuoy

Not sure that was such a good idea. In those conditions (I was out there) he could have ended up as a second casualty.

RRS apply from the Prep signal, usually at 4 minutes before the start, preventing use of engines from that time. So what if somebody has not arrived at the start area, due to technical problems which take some time to resolve, then motor from their base eg a marina, to the start line and cross...

that's quite interesting - I am about the same size! How well do you fit in the cockpit with a full crew?

I don't know what is meant by the 'usual Hanse question marks' but I have friends who race a 312 to very good effect both in IRC and 'NHC equivalent' from time to time. Looks comfortable enough for cruising, if you are not too much above average build. A lot cheaper than a modern J, too.

For one day of professional training, you could learn everything you need to know about the tides all the way to the North Sea and assistance to get out of the Hamble by somebody who knows the area well.

Pedant ! :)

very impressive workmanship, and a great blog too !

I'm sure you're right about XOD's, there are over 30 just in Lymington but probably a bit sluggish for what the OP seems to desire. Others have dissed the J80 which is also growing fast, with over 15 now and their own start in all club racing and events.

She's only just arrived in Hamble ..... PM sent.

Working as I do as a supporter for Greig City Academy and Project Scaramouche, they have been given a Laser 28 which is somewhat of a project. It has been abandoned afloat in London Docklands for a very long time but has now been transported down to Hamble. I've Googled for an Owners...

To summarise, for Sail or Motor Cruising: Day Skipper - a 5 day course, Completion Certificate awarded by the RTC, as recommended by the Instructor Coastal Skipper - ditto. Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore - a Certificate of Competence issued by the RYA as recommended by an Examiner. There is...

A slight correction, the LOA restriction has been removed recently, thanks to the MCA.

Thanks for all the feedback. Skippers are not too much of a problem thanks to all Pete's efforts through Halcyon, the biggest issue is teacher time. The skippers on Scaramouche need a teacher or two on board to take care of welfare, discipline, and safeguarding. The boys programme has...

They'll all be in the same place, with the same identifier, only some of the sponsors names might change.

Because there are parts of North London which are too rough for them to do as they please. You seem to have a problem with this, feel free to say what it is. If not, lets just move on.