I came to love night sailing. The full moon – a delight when sailing at night. My body enjoyed the break from the relentless sun as we followed the trades around the planet. What does it all mean? The moon and its gravitational forces affect our tides: read more here, we’ll cover tide calculations in […]
The Full Moon – a delight when sailing at night Read More »
Overdue vessel? or EPIRB Activation? What would you do? Who do you ring if a family member or friend is on a vessel that is overdue? What about if you accidentally activate your EPIRB? Here’s what you need to know: If you accidentally activate your EPIRB call this number: 1800 641 792 (AMSA) If a
Overdue vessel? or EPIRB Activation? What would you do? Read More »
Sailing the world and the magic of Aitutaki If you’d like to listen to this on Podcast, click here. Noel’s briny brain has forgotten that goats smell. “Can you kill the goat a few days earlier?” Noel asks while I can’t help but search the sun-dappled garden hoping the goat is not in earshot while
Angels, Goats, and Eloquence in Atitutaki Read More »
Why people are saying: Everyone Should Read This – This Will Save Lives! Recently I wrote an article as the Safety Partner for Pantaenius Yacht Insurance. It was published in Cruising Helmsman, Afloat, and Boat Gold Coast (those are the few I know about). My two favourite reviews said, “EVERYONE should read this!” “This will
Everyone Should Read This – This Will Save Lives! Read More »
Accredited Navigation Course Bundle – What You Get You receive full support from someone who understands what it is like to enter the boating/cruising world during adulthood, during big life changes and events. Click here for some tips. If you’d like to sample the videos first for the “Accredited Navigation Course Bundle – What
Accredited Navigation Course Bundle – What You Get Read More »
We were privileged to experience the Panama Canal Performance, while sailing the world. If you prefer to listen to this story, click here for Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality Podcasts. A shroud of mystery envelopes the modus operandi for traversing the Panama Canal. Gossip, rumour and dare I say, a little tittle-tattle gave the
Sailing the World – Panama Canal Performance Read More »
In 2005, while sailing the world, we visited the San Blas Islands. If you prefer to listen to this story click here for Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality podcasts. “You gife me fiv dollar”, the abrupt stocky Indian points sharply at me, himself and our timber boat with his leathery finger. “Here we go
Sailing the World – San Blas Read More »
How do I Get my Marine Radio Licence? If you have a VHF or a MF/HF radio on board you must have a licence to use it. What does VHF mean? VHF is Very High Frequency and is a short range radio. The range is the aerials’ line of sight. What does MF/HF mean? MF/HF
How do I get my Marine Radio Licence? Read More »
Coastal Navigation Course – FAQ What you get Unlimited support via phone or email Learning terminology and chart conventions Where on Earth are we? And what does that mean? Time conversions, Speed Distance and Time, Learning all about the chart and chart corrections (notices to mariners) Chart work, chart scale Latitude and longitude, plotting Position
Coastal Navigation Course FAQ Read More »
It’s a bit like Mastermind: Your Boating Specialist Subject is…? Mine would be along the nautical lines. For those who’ve never seen it Mastermind is where four contestants answer questions on their chosen subject, competing against each other and the clock to earn the most points. They are usually tricky questions. We talked about our
Your Boating Specialist Subject is…? Read More »
