Bosun’s bits: update from Carina
Authors Chris W and Steve B, on behalf of the Bosun team Many thanks to Dave B who created the […]
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Vanishing angle of stability
Peter Crouch writes… If you read the newspaper articles or the Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) interim report of the […]
Cherbourg and back
Stephen S writes… The time had come to do my long awaited offshore checkout. Hoping for fairly simple E/W wind […]
Premier Marinas key fob rule changes
Stephen S writes… I recently learnt that Premier have exceeded the possible number of key fobs on their system. Spring […]
Third country entry / exit procedures for Cherbourg and Portsmouth 2025
Stephen S writes… Travelling to and from Europe has undoubtedly got more complicated since Brexit, but some things appear to […]
Langstone Harbour Dues – a reminder to check local notices
Special thanks are due to Steve Leniston for pointing out the updated Harbour Dues for Langstone Harbour. Although it is […]
Paddling Bramble Bank in a sea kayak at low tide
Chris W writes… On 30th March, there was an exceptional low tide in the Solent. Portsmouth Tide predicted 0.3 over […]
Jocalia’s course computer quirk
There is a known rare problem with Jocalia’s Course Computer, where it loses its calibration data and the heading symbol […]
A new look for the Tops’l website
The Tops’l website is undergoing a significant refresh. The new site aligns with current trends and will help us better […]
Lessons learned: the Elfida incident
Steve Leniston, Skills Director, writes… Following on from Ron’s safety-focused update, Lessons from the sea: Elfida’s close call and the […]
Behind the scenes with the Bosun: radio, liferaft, and safety updates
Ron Parker writes… When I stood down from my role as Technical Director on the Tops’l Board back in 2012, […]
Lessons from the sea: Elfida’s close call and the Swiss Cheese Effect
Ron Parker writes… I’m writing this piece on Remembrance Day – a time of reflection that coincides with the news […]