Tidal data is getting easier and cheaper to download. Sam Fortescue reviews the latest options in an increasingly crowded market and choses the best tidal apps for sailors
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Tidal calculations: why online predictions can be dangerously inaccurate
On shallow estuaries, tidal calculations are vital, but Ken Endean finds errors in online predictions
New gear: Admiralty Easytide website
The Admiralty Easytide website is a popular tidal prediction site from the UK Hydrographic Office and it has had more than just a facelift. Following the changes announced in April…
Imray Explorer Guides: Tides, Tidal Streams, The Moon – review
Yachting Monthly literary reviewer Julia Jones examines the first three books in the new Imray Explorer Guides range
Is it worth moving to a new anchorage?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. In this article, is it worth moving to a new anchorage it if meant sailing through shoal water in approaching bad weather?
Which is the best approach for Guernsey?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month, which is the best route to Guernsey?
How to interpret wave patterns for comfortable sailing
Ken Endean explains how to read the water to find fair tides and avoid rough water
10 seamanship skills every skipper should master
The 10 common mistakes..and how to avoid them. We ask the experts about the skills every good skipper should have in their armoury.
Home beckons, but is the harbour bar passable?
The RYA's former Yachtmaster chief examiner, James Stevens answers your questions of seamanship. This month with a fresh onshore wind and a strong ebb is the harbour bar passable?
How much anchor chain?
When it comes to putting out anchor chain, most of us follow a basic ratio rule of thumb, but we should be taking wind and tide into account, argues Christopher…