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    Would you know what blue and yellow flashing lights ahead were while night sailing?

    What is the blue and yellow light ahead?

    • February 22, 2021

    Would you know what blue and yellow flashing lights meant while night sailing? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship

    Sailing at night

    Night sailing tips for first timers

    • September 4, 2020

    Cruising after dark doesn't need to be stressful. Toby Heppell shares his tops tips for night sailing

    Red light on deck while night sailing

    Is red light at night best?

    • January 10, 2020

    Dag Pike considers the age-old adage that using red light preserves your night vision

    A ship turns towards you, but are you on a collision course?

    • November 4, 2019

    James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship - this month, can you judge when and how far ships are turning?

    Night pilotage

    How to plan and execute night pilotage

    • November 9, 2015

    James Stevens stands by as Nikki Abbott tackles her first night pilotage as skipper

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