Musings - expedition yacht spec - basking sharks @SeaMonstersTale - marine wildlife disturbance @WiSeScheme
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Useful thoughts for sailors heading out on a passage... Paid-for article, but join AAC for only 3USD/month and full access.
Safety Inspection and Gear For a New-To-Us Boat morganscloud.com/2023/07/10/… #sailing #yacht #SafetyFirst #liferaft #liveaboard #attainableadventure
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We have two more WiSe online courses this month: Adventure course 27/28th and Standard 29/30th. Booking details at wisescheme.org - don't miss your chance to become accredited in 2023
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The first WiSe courses for 2023 are now available for booking - see wisescheme.org - First up an online Adventure course focusing on England & Wales for coasteering/SUP/kayaking/coast walking practitioners on the 7/8th March @ £100 per person over 2 nights 7-9pm
Our good friend Ronnie Mackie has just recorded an amazing song to raise funds for whale and dolphin charities- don’t miss it at quarrelbrae.bandcamp.com/tra…
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Two fixes many production and new-to-us boats will need to make the high-voltage shore power system safe. #boat #electrical #safety #shorepower
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**Last chance** to sign up for tonight/tomorrow evening's online course for coastal activity practitioners - avoid wildlife disturbance & get #WiSeScheme accredited.
England/Wales focus this week, Scotland focus in next weeks course - see wisescheme.org for info.
Do you run #kayak #SUP #coasteer #wildswimming trips & want to avoid disturbing marine/coastal wildlife?
Join us for Adventure WiSe training sessions 22/23 Mar (Eng & Wales focus), £60 for 2nights 7-9pm, and get WiSe accredited!
eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventure… #marinedisturbance
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It’s a common misconception that battery-supplied electrical systems are safe because they are low voltage. That’s wrong. In fact, there are high fire risks. Here’s why, and what to do about it.
morganscloud.com/2022/03/19/…
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For Scotland, do you run #kayak #SUP #coasteer #wildswimming trips & want to avoid disturbing marine/coastal wildlife?
Join us for Adventure WiSe training sessions 29/30 Mar (Scotland focus), £60 for 2nights 7-9pm, and get WiSe accredited!
eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventure…
#Standuppaddleboard #SUP #seakayak #kayaking #wildswimming #coasteering #outdooradventure #minimisedisturbance #marinewildlife
Do you run #kayak #SUP #coasteer #wildswimming trips & want to avoid disturbing marine/coastal wildlife?
Join us for Adventure WiSe training sessions 22/23 Mar (Eng & Wales focus), £60 for 2nights 7-9pm, and get WiSe accredited!
eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventure… #marinedisturbance
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Our waters are home to a fantastic variety of marine wildlife we all love to see, but these wild animals are vulnerable to disturbance. The @WiSeScheme is all about watching marine wildlife the wildlife-safe way - take a look at their training courses starting this month 👇
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FREE Article: It’s possible to own a family cruising sailboat for a total cost of ownership over 5 years of just US$30,000. Already at the two year mark, Matt and his family share how they did it.
morganscloud.com/2022/02/20/…
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Inspection tips and recommended replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat standing rigging, and more. Membership $2/month
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The @TheGreenBlue program & @NaturalEngland @EULIFERemedies are hosting webinars to learn about sensitive seabed habitats like seagrass & how recreational boating community can help safeguard these habitats through anchoring best practice & AMS.
thegreenblue.org.uk/spring-i…
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Exciting opportunity for a research assitant to join #WildCRU @OxfordBiology on a six-month project investigating social dimensions of potential Eurasian lynx reintroduction to Scotland.
Full details on @UniofOxford website tinyurl.com/mr3eab3u
Please share widely!
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Dismastings are dangerous voyage enders for cruising boats. Doing these checks will reduce the risk substantially.
morganscloud.com/2022/01/16/…
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With a team in place and a designer chosen for the Adventure 40, it’s now time to share and discuss the detailed specification.
Membership $2/Month
morganscloud.com/2022/01/10/…
Finally for adventure sailors out there curious about developments at #BorealYacht HQ and new designs, Colin's article on his test-sail and impressions, on @morganscloud.
#sailing #adventure #newboat #highlatitude #cruising #testsail #yachting
Colin sails the newest model from Boréal, builders of ocean-going cruising sailing yachts. Membership $2/month
morganscloud.com/2021/12/28/…
Animal crossings: the ecoducts helping wildlife navigate busy roads across the world theguardian.com/environment/…