Passage Planning

Sep 6, 20211 min read

Where to Start when Passage Planning?

Many students find it difficult to distill all of the information available to them when writing their first few passage plans. It is easy t

Aug 26, 20218 min read

Which Watch System is Best for your Yacht, Crew and Voyage.

Whichever watch system you choose, make sure to mix the crew between each watch allowing for a spread of skills, fitness & strength...

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Course to Steer & Estimated Position - Live Tutorial

Tonight we are planning our first live broadcast. Because it's our first (and there are likely to be glitches!) this one is for free to all

Aug 2, 20211 min read

How to Plot a Course to Steer

In this short video, we talk you through how to apply the tidal vector and boat speed vector to reach a desired destination efficiently, by

May 14, 20212 min read

How to Calculate Clearance below a Bridge on a Tidal River

When calculating a safe time to clear under a bridge, we should first calculate the maximum amount of tide we can have and still pass safely

Apr 1, 20217 min read

How to Obtain & Understand a Weather Forecast

You can see that the forecast is from 0600 on Thursday 08 April 2021 until 0600 on Friday 09 April 2021. If you are listening to a forecast

Mar 26, 20211 min read

What is Buys Ballot Law?

C. H. D. Buys Ballot was a Dutch meteorologist, who published empirical evidence in support of the thesis first put forward by William...