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Diary Dates
■ Special Services Weekend, 8-9 June, St Katharine Docks Marina, London, part of D-Day 80th events, www.skdocks.co.uk ■ Falmouth Classics regatta, 14-16 June, www.falmouthclassics.org.uk ■ Made in Looe Regatta, 14-16 June, for all vessels of this Cor
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Vital Passage Plan
Although there is a legal requirement (Safety of Life at Sea V Regulation 34) to make a passage plan, the main reason for one is for the safety and comfort of the crew. The greatest challenge facing any skipper is to carry their crew willingly with t
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Need Crew?
Sometimes the challenge isn’t finding a boat but finding crew. Crew finding websites are great for passages, but what if you just want regular friends to sail with? Joining a sailing club is a good way to find crew. Shaun Hetherington of Roach Sailin