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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Leek & Potato Soup – another NotDelia recipe
Whether you’re in normal sailing waters in the north, or down with Thomas Coville or the Vendée Globe skippers in the southern ocean, thick and hearty soups will go down well at this time of year. I was very happy … Continue reading
Chafe and Fatigue – a slow but certain death
Have you ever tried to fence in a bored dog? He or she will worry away at one piece of fence (wood, wire, dense hedge – it doesn’t matter what it’s made of), not exerting that much force, but always … Continue reading
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Vendée Globe – how hard should I push?
Down by the ice gates, it’s getting colder and there have been periods of strong wind. The skippers with well-tried and tuned boats that they have already sailed in all possible conditions are making it look straightforward, but it isn’t … Continue reading
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Marine Electronics Reliability
Click to Play Mike K-H wonders whether cable connectors are at the root of failures in most on-board nav and comms networks After I made this little video, I discovered a book I’ll probably buy for Christmas.
What’s the Point – if it doesn’t work when you need it?
I was horrified at the number of experienced skippers who were forced to return to Les Sables d’Olonne because of problems with nav and comms kit or the systems that charge their batteries. I hope that one day I’ll find … Continue reading
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