Mark BurkesSep 6, 20211 min readWhere 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
Mark BurkesAug 26, 20218 min readWhich 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...
Mark BurkesMay 14, 20212 min readHow to Calculate Clearance below a Bridge on a Tidal RiverWhen 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
Mark BurkesApr 1, 20217 min readHow to Obtain & Understand a Weather ForecastYou 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