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Looking through my old log books it occured to me how people's idea of what constitutes a large cruiser has changed over the past 30 years.
30 years ago, I see an entry where a Ferry called me on channel 16 with the message "Large motor cruiser in approximate postion.... etc" The boat I was delivering to Cherbourg was a 37' Broom Continental. indeed at the time they were considered large boats whereas today I suppose they would be considered medium size. Furthermore the only electronic aids available to establish one's exact position was a Seafix or an EMI. In that area the best fix obtainable was by using (if my memory serves me) was the aero beacon at Hurn and Radio 2. GPS was still a dream.
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30 years ago, I see an entry where a Ferry called me on channel 16 with the message "Large motor cruiser in approximate postion.... etc" The boat I was delivering to Cherbourg was a 37' Broom Continental. indeed at the time they were considered large boats whereas today I suppose they would be considered medium size. Furthermore the only electronic aids available to establish one's exact position was a Seafix or an EMI. In that area the best fix obtainable was by using (if my memory serves me) was the aero beacon at Hurn and Radio 2. GPS was still a dream.
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