Recent content by Twister_Ken

Sad to report they are deceased. Fallen off the twig. Gone to meet their maker. Ex. Pushing up the daisies. In Boot Hill. Ah well, it's only money.

The only load was the bilge pump circuit which is rigged outside of the main switched circuits. But I don't think the pumps will have kicked in, the bilge is bone dry.

Just returned to my boat after 18 months of lockdown and various other misadventures. Batteries flat. On investigation, seems there's a fault in the shore power lead - power is going at the shore end, but not coming out at the boat end. Are the batteries totally shot, or will they recharge with...

https://www.theca.org.uk/system/files/180%20Letter%20RKJ.pdf

Sir Robin Knox-Johnson backs campaign to change UK Brexit 90-day visa rule - Yachting Monthly

Spotless - unlike yer airse. An' hoos ra world bin treating youse?

Right glad it is I am to find your fettle is still fine on ra bonnie bonnie banks of Dunramblinonanon.

My understanding: UK allows 180 days to any tourist visitor, with a requirement to leave after 180, but visitor can then immediately re-enter and get another 180 days, ad infinitum. HMG refused to seek to negotiate same for BritCits visiting EU27.

Interesting... Boat owners caught 'in perfect storm' says Cruising Association

France - long stay visa - my translation of France's documentary requirements for applying for one... Identity photograph. If you are not a national of your country of residence then proof of your legal residence in that country, such as a residence permit. A travel document (presumably a...

Bear in mind that if you're a BritCit, you'll only be allowed a maximum of 90 days in 180 within the Schengen area. The Cruising Association is doing some campaigning to try and change this, but for now that's the situation.

Apologies if I've got a few details wrong - I was recalling it from the eulogy at the funeral service - and obviously recalling it badly.

Those of you with a longer memory will remember JimB who was frequent contributor here. I'm sad to say he is no longer with us, his funeral was held yesterday. Jim started out in the RAF, and graduated to become a test pilot, heavily involved in the development of the Harrier. Subsequently...

If so, you might want to catch up with the tax situation https://www.ybw.com/news-from-yachting-boating-world/cruising-association-submits-document-for-clarification-on-greek-cruising-tax-71241?utm_campaign=20181204_YBW-X_NWL_EO%20(2)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ET

This is on the public pages of the CA website - members who were killed plus some biographic info and some boat details. https://www.theca.org.uk/news/CA_WW1_memorial_plaque