Now that summer’s here lots of us will be looking at sunsets – so keep your eyes peeled for the green flash! This happens when the sun dips below (or rises above) the horizon and a momentary flash of green light will occur.
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HMS Victory
A Brief History of HMS Victory
Chatham Dockyard
Designed by Sir Thomas Slade in 1759, HMS Victory carries more than a hundred guns and hundreds of years of fascinating history. Best known as the famed flagship of Admiral Horatio Nelson,
How to Send a Mayday Distress Call
A Mayday is an international radio distress alert. It is used to signal a life-threatening emergency primarily by aviators and mariners. A Mayday is used when there is a grave and imminent danger to vessel, a life, an aircraft or other vehicle and immediate assistance is required.
Sailing Biscay
Sailing across the Bay of Biscay presents unique challenges for even the most adventurous sailing enthusiast. The explanation lies in the unique geographical location of the bay. It is situated in the northeast Atlantic Ocean, south of the Celtic sea.
Mercator Maps
Gerardus Mercator was born on the fifth of March, 1512 in Rupelmonde in Belgium. A cartographer, geographer and cosmographer, Mercator was to contribute his own form of projection that would change the face of map mapping. Mercator set out to find a solution to the problem of displaying the world, a sphere, on a flat surface. This followed Ferdinand Magellan’s conclusive demonstration that the world was in fact a sphere and not flat.
The Kraken
The Kraken: Myth, Monster, or Misunderstood Squid?
Discover the truth behind the legendary Kraken, the sea monster of Norse mythology that inspired sailors’ tales, scientific curiosity, and Tennyson’s poetry. Was it real, or just a myth born from the giant squid?
Photography Evening Class in Salisbury
Photography evening class in Salisbury – Learn more about your camera and how to take better photos with a ten-week evening class course in Salisbury.
Biofouling
Hull Bio-Fouling and Its Treatment
What is Bio-Fouling?
Vessel hulls need protection against the attachment of marine organisms such as barnacles and algae. The presence of these unwanted passengers is known as bio-fouling. Bio-fouling negatively affects the hydrodynamics of the hull by increasing drag and consequently, it requires increases in engine effort to maintain propulsion speed. This inefficiency increases fuel costs, with estimates as much as an additional 40% and more. Vessels will also require regular hull cleaning at considerable cost.
Anchor Types
All yachts should carry at least 2 anchors in order to connect the vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the yacht from drifting in wind or current. This article aims to give a broad overview to assist yachtsmen in assessing the types of anchor they might choose.