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Yeah, mixed views re the RYA course. My thinking is that I like learning and it could be a lifesaver, I'll aim to do the course over the interweb this winter.

A weekend of fair weather and I'll spend the night at Bardsey.

Anybody got any experience of home schooling? Considering it for my lad as he's not enjoying school...

I need to gain more experience before committing. I'm still very keen but I think I'll do the 20nm to Bardsey and see how I get on.

You really weren't kidding! 12pages in one day and the discussion has included arguments about geography, welsh place names, value of training, sea states, boat sizes and bowel movements at sea! People either think I'll have a great time or die horribly. I have learnt that I could be optimistic thin...

Thanks again... some forums can be fun can't they? Should be okay if I get at least 20watts solar on the go then, though not sure it'd be wise to do night passages without a little more experience and perhaps a more suitable boat. I'll approach the charity in the coming weeks and see if they're happ...

Thanks Jeff. Been thinking more on the tiller pilot... it would allow me more time for fishing and navigatio/planning would be easier if I could leave the helm for a few minutes. How much power do they use? I know ocean goers steer clear as they use too much. Rowlands marine electronics in Pwllheli ...

I'm thinking 12 hours will be an average, I'll be making stops to wait for tides and weather. 24hour days are not uncommon for me at work and I'm expecting some endurance will be needed along the way. I have a basic knowledge of navigation and charts but was thinking about doing the online day skipp...

Thanks Very Much Jeff, I think I'd be very lucky to get easterlies, much more likely to be from the west. I used to take RIB's out in seas nearly twice their size just for fun... whole different game in a small blowboat. The Avon is a cracker, old and battered but still serving a purpose. Came very ...

Good morning chaps, Ive recently converted to sailing after a lifetime playing with powered craft, I'm learning a lot fast having had only a couple of small trips out and a play in a friends dinghy. The boat came to me pretty rotten, full of water with some bits missing. I've rebuilt the lot on a ti...