A selection of our favourite books. These recommendations from our instructors have either provided us with inspiration and awe, or have been chosen as they present a straightforward technical guide to subject.
A selection of our favourite books. These recommendations from our instructors have either provided us with inspiration and awe, or have been chosen as they present a straightforward technical guide to subject.
Based on a last known position, the EP is one of the only methods we can use to work out our current position when we haven't got GPS or any visual references. In order to complete, we go back to the last position plotted on the chart and also the information provided by the log. You will need your chart, almanac and plotting instruments to work up an EP.
With lockdown likely to continue and the Easter weather ever improving the question on many of our minds is whether or not we are allowed to get out on the water or in fact visit our boats during lockdown.
As with many industries, we sailing instructors, often freelance and self-employed find ourselves in worrying times. For most, at least half a season’s work was cancelled overnight when the Government announced Lockdown on 23 March 2020