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Mark Burkes
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
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Mark Burkes
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...
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Mark Burkes
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
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Mark Burkes
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
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Mark Burkes
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
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Mark Burkes
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
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Mark Burkes
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...
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