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Enlightening e-navigation incident

Vaughan Marsh, Royal Yachting Association (RYA) chief instructor – sail and motor cruising – comments: “I find the e-navigation incident recounted in serves as a valuable learning experience for all sailors, reminding us of the importance of sailing within our limitations and that of our equipment.

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