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The Atlantic Crossing Guide |
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Written by Richard Thomas
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 09:34 |
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 This latest edition of the, by now standard reference book, the Atlantic Crossing Guide, is well worth the rather high cost. Put alongside Jimmy Cornell's book 'World Cruising Routes', it gives all the detail that Jimmy necessarily has to leave out. Together, they make a fine reference set for anyone contemplating their first trans-atlantic crossing, as the Atlantic Crossing Guide is packed with detailed chartlets of the harbours and ports of refuge you can find on your way over, and on your way back.
We love it not only for the excellent and up to date detail, but also for its slight quirkyness. For example, most people heading across to the Caribbean for the first time go straight down to Gran Canaria then across on the trade winds. But the Atlantic Crossing Guide gives other suggestions. It even has a detailed introduction to Gambia, which it suggests is well worth visiting en route - and perhaps staying a year! |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 10:21 |
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Rosie & Brian's Big Adventure 16 - Greece – the Ionian and Peloponnese |
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Written by Rosie
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 09:07 |
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 We follow Rose & Brian on their live-aboard cruise. It's now over a year since they left Anglsey...
Since our last episode we have entertained two sets of visitors on Alixora. My sister arrived a few days after I sent the last part of our adventure. It was an impromptu visit spurred by her husband working away from home. As she booked the flight to Kefalonia she was beset by doubts, as she suffers from seasickness and has only been on a yacht once – on a short day trip on Alixora in the calm seas of Houmt Souk! The itinerary therefore needed to provide a gradual introduction to the joys of sailing. Initially just sleeping on the boat was felt to be enough and it was going to be a bit too windy for the first couple of days anyway. We rented a car and drove and walked around the wonderful mountains and coasts of Kefalonia, visiting ancient monuments and a big nature reserve. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 10:22 |
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Sinking Swedish Sea Scouts saved |
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Written by Sailers
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Thursday, 08 July 2010 07:23 |
 A Scandinavian yacht with a party of teenage Scouts on board was saved yesterday after their vessel threatened to sink in heavy seas off the north east coast of Scotland, reports Sail World
All 16 crew on board the Swedish training vessel, Biscaya Av Vindalso, made it safely ashore on board their yacht following a rescue mission involving an RAF search and rescue helicopter, a lifeboat and a North Sea support vessel.
The 40ft yacht, which was taking in water 12 miles off Fraserburgh, was saved from sinking after a Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth lowered pumping equipment on to the training vessel which was then helped to the safety of Fraserburgh harbour by the local RNLI lifeboat and the rig support vessel Maersk Advancer.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 July 2010 07:29 |
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Written by Richard Thomas
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 08:49 |
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 Following a series of adventures including a visit to rural Zambia living with no electricity and being offered mouse to eat, a yacht delivery from Southampton to Ibiza, and then a trip to Kefalonia, the small team running Sailers is now back in the UK and running the website again. We apologise, particularly to Rose & Brian, for any delays in publishing news and features.
The delivery to Ibiza in a 40' Halberg Rassy went according to plan, but with strong winds delaying the start, and then holding on the nose for the first few days of the trip, we didn't get much free sailing until halfway across Biscay. A great crew put up with the discomfort, though, and sailed well. But with over 25 knots of wind coming round to 50 degrees off the bow once we were south of 46', 29"N, we had ideal fast reaching conditions to La Corunna, then strong northerlies taking us down to Lisbon. What a lovely place La Corunna has become, with its new marina and it's lively restaurants. A change from the old days. A change of skipper and a slog down to Cadiz in adverse winds and seas, and a bash through the Strait of Gibraltar, gave way to better conditions in the Med. We had asked for plenty of spare time, and we needed it. We'll give our view on the much coveted HR40 later this week. We're still looking for assistant editorial staff, so if you love yachting and have some time to spare, let us know! |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 09:03 |
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Voluntary no-anchor zone in Studland Bay |
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Written by Sailers
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Monday, 21 June 2010 00:00 |
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 The RYA is urging boaters to observe the Voluntary No Anchor Zone (VNAZ) that has been set up in Studland Bay, Dorset by The Crown Estate and Natural England as part of the ‘Studland Bay Seagrass Project’.
Studland Bay is shallow, sandy embayment on the south coast of England and is an important site for seagrass and seahorses, both of which are protected by law due to their relative scarcity around the UK.
The recent addition of seahorses to the list of protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act has led to concerns over the possible impacts of recreational boat anchoring and mooring on seagrass meadows in Studland Bay. The sheltered nature of the Bay makes it a popular anchorage with recreational boaters and the protection offered from prevailing south westerlies makes it an important safe haven during inclement weather.
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