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Thinking beyond the horizon

Crossing the English Channel, or any busy seaway, we must avoid contention with other vessels by following the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, or 'colregs'. On a yacht if you have AIS ensure it is set to transmit that you are a 'sailing

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