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​My name's Mark Burkes. I'm an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and have spent 35 years sailing and over 25 years sailing professionally.  

​I currently work as a Yachtmaster Instructor & private skipper.  I've sailed on private yachts & race boats all over the world with approximately 250,000 miles under my belt.

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PASSAGE PLANNING & PILOTAGE INTO PORTS


Why are wind and tide critical to safe Passage Planning?
Passage Planning - Where to Start?
How to Build a Safe & Reliable Pilotage Plan for Port Entry
What's the difference between a passage plan and a pilotage plan?
How to Maintain a Ship's Log
How to Build a Rock-Solid Passage Plan Every Time!
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PASSAGE PLAN TEMPLATE

Always create a robust, rock-solid passage plan quickly and reliably.
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PILOTAGE PLAN TEMPLATE

Never get lost on an unfamiliar night-time port entry of an unfamiliar port.
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PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

Delegate pre-departure checks to your crew with confidence every time.

KNOTS, SEAMANSHIP & SAILING TECHNIQUES


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​NEW, INTERMEDIATE, AND EXPERIENCED SAILORS

Jib Trimming
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Stress Free Sailing
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UNDERSTANDING & PREDICTING Tides & Currents


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    • PREMIUM ARTICLES
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