Ghosting Along
Sail Magazine
October 30, 2018
Day 26
Noon Position: 13 22S 130 53W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): SSE 5.5 (by evening, SSE 3)
Wind(t/tws): ENE 10 (by evening, NE 6)
Sea(t/ft): E 3
Sky...
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The Route du Rhum – destination Guadeloupe
Sail Magazine
| A small portion of the huge fleet |
The Route du Rhum is one of the greats and this years race looks to be one of the greatest ever.
November Lecture Series: National Museum of Ireland and Dublin Port Company – What Lies Beneath?
National Yacht Club
WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 1.00-1.45pm
First Port of Call - National Museum finds from Dublin Port, from Sea to River
Nessa O’Connor, an Archaeologist and Curator at the National Museum of...
Fine Weather for Eye Splices
Sail Magazine
October 29, 2018
Day 25
Noon Position: 11 16S 131 47W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): SSE+ 6
Wind(t/tws): E- 13
Sea(t/ft): E 3
Sky: Clear, utterly
10ths Cloud Cover...
A Year Ago Today…
Sail Magazine
October 28, 2018
Day 24
Noon Position: 08 58S 132 16W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): SSE 6
Wind(t/tws): E 14
Sea(t/ft): E 4 -5 (finally swell is coming E. Whew. Easier ride.)
Sky...
A brilliant innovation – electronic telltales
Sail Magazine
| A brand new innovation – electronic telltales |
Michel Desjoyeaux is one of the most successful solo offshore sailors in the world. He not only...
US emphasises military commitment to Europe during NATO war games
LiveLeak.com
America is emphasising its increasing military presence in Europe as Nato's biggest military exercise since the Cold War continues in Norway.
Trident Juncture involves all 29 members plus Finland and Sweden.
Chapter 11 – The fine art of sail trim – part 2
Sail Magazine
Chapter 11 deals with that all important part of being a good sailor. Knowing how to trim your sails properly. Part 2 focuses on how to trim your mainsail for the best performance.
You can download this chapter as a pdf here.
Garmin news: 8600 Series extends, BlueChart g3 includes Navionics, inReach integrates with MFDs & more
Sail Magazine
Though much of it was somewhat predictable, Garmin is bringing lots of good news to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) tomorrow. The powerful operating system behind their premium GPSMap 8600 Series 17-...
Winter Dinghy Platform Parking – Online Application Form
National Yacht Club
Application for platform parking for dinghies this winter is now online. Please use the form here to apply and pay.
Dates for Open Events in 2019
Royal Findhorn Yacht Club
Dates for 2019 Open Events at RFYC are as follows:
- Findhorn Regatta will now be held on Sat 1st June / Sun 2nd June
- Cadet Week will still be on Mon 8th July / Fri 12th July ...
Welcome
Royal Findhorn Yacht Club
Our website is undergoing a major revamp. Please bear with us as things get moved from old to new…
2019 Open Events
Royal Findhorn Yacht Club
Due to the way the tides fall and the anticipated load on support personnel with the number of planned open events, we have decided to split Regatta Weekend and Findhorn Week in 2019
How Shall We Pass Pitcairn?
Sail Magazine
October 27, 2018
Day 23
Noon Position: 06 36S 133 06W
Course(t)/Speed(kts): SxE 7
Wind(t/tws): ExN 16 – 20
Sea(t/ft): SE 5
Sky: Cumulus and Squalls coming
10ths Cloud Cover...
RECYCLED: John Kretschmer // Cape Horn to Starboard
Sail Magazine
#130 RECYCLED. John Kretschmer has long been a hero of mine, and has become a friend and mentor over the past 10+ years. John runs offshore adventure sailing passages on his Kaufman 47 QUETZAL (the inspiration for our own business)...
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