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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
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If you have a rig with 2 or more spreaders this is a good hack to stop the spinnaker from fouling between the cap and intermediate shrouds. #rigging #sailboat
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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…
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Wave Action retweeted
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 👇
NEW - More WiSe online courses for all regions at wisescheme.org
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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/…
Inspection tips and recommended replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat standing rigging, and more. Membership $2/month morganscloud.com/2022/01/23/…
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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/…
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How many people are highly dependent on locally available natural resources to meet basic needs like energy, water, housing and livelihoods? Where do they live? This pioneering study led by @ConservationOrg is based on 5 million interviews (❗) across 85 tropical countries (❗).
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John went racing on a big Swan and learned a lot about asymmetrical spinnakers, accompanied by a big piece of humble pie. morganscloud.com/2021/12/13/…
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There's still time to register for #ICCB2021! It's a great place to network with a range of conservation leaders and take a deep dive into current conservation issues and research.
Grab your devices and register for ICCB 2021 if you haven't! ICCB is a global forum addressing conservation challenges and presenting new research. It is taking place virtually and begins on December 13 🎉 Learn more and register here: ow.ly/SycS50H5NUG
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And many thanks to the @MarineVertsMSc for hosting the webinar - always great to talk with your engaged students about minimising #marinedisturbance (that gif seal sure looks disturbed, and on repeat🤦- ouch!)
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There are few greater challenges in cruising than coming alongside in current, particularly if it’s blowing. Here is a step-by-step way to dock in current. Membership $2/Month morganscloud.com/2021/10/27/…
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Wave Action retweeted
In what way? It totally ignores the cost of inaction? Don’t you want your grandchildren to have a habitable planet to live on? If he’d been around in 1900 he’d have claimed it would be impossibly expensive to connect every home to mains electricity and clean piped water.
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