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Android Charts by download: £7.99 / £14.99 : by VisitMyHarbour [Android and VisitMyHarbour] - VisitMyHarbour articles. New: 2014 edition. Charts dated 20th December 2013 VisitMyHarbour are proud to announce our first "For Navigation" chart product available by download, a complete set of UK/Ireland charts (800+) compatible with "Marine Navigator" app for Android devices.

Having had a lot of experience on the PC side, we think an Android tablet makes an excellent and portable chart plotter. Price: Members only £7.99 (click here to purchase from within members area) Non-members £14.99 The above screenshot shows the chart outlines in "Marine Navigator" "The stars of the show were the oldish Aurohelm 200 tiller pilot and Nexus 7 tablet (free with my phone) with a £4.50 app and admiralty charts from Visitmyharbour.com covering the whole of the UK, simply superb, never missed a beat which is more than can be said for the Garmin which has developed back lighting and contrast issues" Cardiff to E.Coast Why use an Android tablet ?

Most popular device for installing on at the moment is the Google Nexus 7" The Charts: Internship | Stormforce Coaching - RYA MCA HSE STCW BSAC BWS Training Courses for Sailing Powerboating Motorboating Shorebased Theory PWC JetSki Sea Survival Navigation and More. Each year we take on a small number of trainees who join us for a fourteen-month Internship Programme.

During their time with us, these Interns shadow our full time Instructors and undergo a wide range of training courses in yachting, powerboating and watersports. The combination of work experience and high level RYA training makes our Interns highly employable. We have a new intake of Interns every September. Stormforce Coaching specialises in providing sail and powerboat training to leisure boaters and professional seafarers from its newly refurbished training centre in Southampton. We also offer charter, racing and superyacht training from the UK and the Caribbean. The RYA The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the UK governing body for sailing and powerboating, RYA qualifications are the industry standard across the globe. Stormforce Coaching Internship Programme History What is the difference between a Fast Track Course and the Stormforce Coaching Internship? Recognised Qualifications. Inbox (617) - bluemonkey1130 - Gmail.

Www.crewunlimited.com/pdf/CrewUnlimitedRetentionReport.pdf. Professional Crew Placement - Yacht Charter Marketing & Brokerage Firm - Crew For Yachts - Jobs For Crew - Yacht Crew Agencies - Yachts For Charter. It had to come to this - a seemingly alien work force taking the place of our regular, seasoned crew. They are not other planetary creatures, but a generation solidly coming into play as worker bees. The problems you are encountering with this Millennial generation (those born since 1982) are not yours alone. Industries around the world are faced with a new crop of employees who have inherent differences of opinion when it comes to work ethic. Maybe you should play that instructional CD that came with your new deckie and stew! The Millennials are not prepared for the realities of hard work. We (us Boomers) grew up making mistakes, sometimes being punished for them, but always learning from these blunders. So, how do we deal?

Growing up in an unprecedented technological age, the Millennials have talents we never heard of. Consider the environment that created the Millennial Generation. These young adults are not going to settle for a while – taking their time to grow up. Pro Captains & Crew. Captains USCG / RYA License or insurability required Responsibilities are : * Management of Yacht * * Navigation and Operation * A captain's job description is multi - faceted and dynamic. One day he or she may be at the helm piloting the yacht to a safe anchorage; the next in charge of a multi million dollar refit with 20 or more people scurrying about, organized into various jobs amidst the chaos.

Practical Experience - Actual time spent at sea in a position of authority. Licenses - A professional captain must have proper licensing and documentation for the size of the vessel in his or her command. Personnel Management - This can be the most difficult skill of all and mastering it starts from hiring the best crew. Public Relations - A captain's ability to interact socially and professionally with the owners of the yacht is vital. Accounting, Budget, and Inventory - The captain must be above reproach when it comes to handling the owners funds. Engineer Engineer Qualifications Chefs / Cooks.

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Sailing WILD ONE - Route. The Physics of Sailing - KQED QUEST. Hotmail - george__69 - Windows Live. PYD - Crew Application | Professional Yacht Deliveries. Rule 1. (a) These rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels. (b) Nothing in these rules shall interfere with the operation of special rules made by an appropriate authority for roadsteads, harbours, rivers, lakes or inland waterways connected with the high seas and navigable by seagoing vessels. Such special rules shall conform as closely as possible to these rules. (c) Nothing in these rules shall interfere with the operation of any special rules made by the Government of any State with respect to additional station or signal lights, shapes or whistle signals for ships of war and vessels proceeding under convoy, or with respect to additional station or signal lights or shapes for fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet.

(d) Traffic separation schemes may be adopted by the Organisation for the purpose of these rules. Theory Ch1 Navigation. Please make a donation if you are finding this useful. Overview This chapter explains all the principles of navigation on a 'blank chart'. (There is a separate chapter which goes into what is printed on the chart - not necessary at this stage). The following topics are covered: a) Position. How it is defined: latitude and longitude. How you plot your position on a chart, and devices that give you your position in latitude and longitude. b) Distance and speed. C) Direction. D) How to navigate. E) How to fix your position. F) Position lines and the three bearing fix. G) Glossary of navigational terms. Introduction Navigation is the process of finding your way from one place to another.

On land this has become pretty easy, because you can follow roads, and signs are provided to guide you. Generally these techniques are fairly simple and common sense, but we don’t use them in every day life, so there are a few new concepts to learn. This chapter explains the principles of navigation. Calling All Oil Sheiks: Here's the $160 Million Floating Island of Your Dreams.

Wally--a company that makes stunning modern yachts--and the French fashion house Hermes have teamed up to design a new boat: The appropriately named WHY, a full-blown solar-powered island. Just unveiled at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (of course), the WHY is 190 feet long and a whopping 125 feet wide--making it a dream for any billionaire who can't find enough space off land for his phalanx of Cristal-swigging bikini babes. In all, the boat has the square footage of a mansion--some 34,000 square feet. As Wally's president, Luca Bassani Antivari, explained it to The Guardian: Everybody's dream is to live on an island, in complete freedom, without constraint, with the independence that only self sufficiency can provide. A piece of land with a beautiful villa partly fulfils this aspiration because it is static. A yacht offers the freedom to move, but does not have the space of a property. Right you are! [The Guardian via Space Invading] TRA Comm End Application Form.pdf (application/pdf Object)

MCA STCW Personal Survival Techniques | MCA STCW Courses. Duration: 1 Day Previous Experience Required: None Course Overview: Abandoning Ship. Use of liferafts and survival craft and associated safety and distress equipment. Survival techniques both in the liferaft and the water. Search and Rescue operationsCost: £110 This one day course is designed to form one part of the STCW Basic Safety Training Week. Approval is MCA to STCW 95, A-V1/1-1. This is course is designed to teach you what to do in the unlikely event that you have to abandon ship.

Back in the classroom you will learn more about the principles of both short and long term survival. Teaching methods: Mixture of theory and practical sessions including videos and group discussions Assessment methods: Students are assessed by a mixture of questioning and practical demonstration of aspects taught to ensure underpinning of knowledge Itinerary: 0900 until approximately 1700 Support Courses: MCA STCW Basic Safety Training Week. Commercial Endorsements | Professional Qualifications | Learning | Courses & Training. What is a commercial endorsement? Which certificates can be endorsed? Which certificate do I need? Applying for a commercial endorsementApplying for a STCW endorsementRevalidating your commercial endorsement What is a commercial endorsement? A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA's codes of practice for small commerical vessels.

A number of additional training courses and medical fitness certificates are required to be eligible for a commercial endorsement. See below for more information. Which certificates can be commercially endorsed? The following certificates can receive the standard commercial endorsement: I) Course completion certificate: RYA National Powerboat Certificate - Level 2 RYA National Powerboat Certificate - Advanced (only if issued before January 1, 2005) RYA Day Skipper (tidal) practical course completion certificate.

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Live Ships Map - AIS - Vessel Traffic and Positions. RYA Sailing Courses, RYA Sailing School and Lessons, Learn to Sail: Hamble School of Yachting: Hampshire, RYA Sea School. Find a Crew™ by Nautycal - Look Better Online™ My dashboard > Sailing Networks. Crew, Professional Yacht Crew Recruitment, Professional Yacht Crew Placement. Halcyon Yachts. International Yacht Delivery : Crew. CrewFile - Yacht Crew Jobs, Boat Jobs, Cruise Jobs, Sailing Jobs, Sailing Crew, Deliveries - Cruise Jobs, Sailing Jobs, Luxury Yacht Jobs International. Seafarer Summer Sailing Jobs - Rewards. Rewards If you are doing it right, the work is both highly satisfying and huge fun, with some character building challenges along the way! We’re not the smallest sailing holiday company but we’re not the biggest either, and that benefits our staff and clients alike. For our staff, this means you will become part of a small closely knit team, some of whom have done your job themselves.

You’ll be known to everyone from our Managing Director downwards by name, not as just a number on the payroll. So whether you’re old or young, a career sailor or taking a career break, if you’re looking for work with a company that’s small enough to care but big enough to cope, read on to find out about the positions available and how to apply. Employment Opportunities with Ondeck Sailing. At Ondeck we are looking for self motivated, adaptable, enthusiastic, and well presented employees for the following positions: MCA Elemenatry 1st Aid INSTRUCTORS - Location: Gosport, UK MCA PSSR INSTRUCTORS - Location : Gosport,UK Ondeck London are also interested in instructors to teach Day Skipper & Yachtmaster theory.

Please contact Graeme Johnston (Chief Instructor London) by e-mail at gj@ondecksailing.com with a copy of your sailing CV for details. Looking for work on the water for 2012? Ondeck are holding an induction day, at our base in Gosport before the season starts, for all crews who would like the opportunity to work for Ondeck as either a mate or skipper during the 2012 UK season. If you would like to take part in this day and be considered for employment opportunities this season then please email your CV to nb@ondecksailing.com . The following positions are available on a Freelance basis: Farr 65 Skipper : Beneteau 40.7. Yacht Crew. Global Crew Network - Website and Business Closing Down Dear All, We would like to inform you that "Global Crew Network" will be cease trading on the 31 August 2011.

Unfortunately, GCN will not be placing any more crewmembers or filling crew vacancies for employers. Regrettably, we have been forced to take this action because of problems caused by, spammers, fraudsters, hackers and other unscrupulous people misusing GCN website. We have been constantly trying to protect our members from the misuse of our service and believe it is in their best interests that we close our website to protect their details. If there are any paid-up members who want a refund for any period of membership remaining, we will happily refund all full months outstanding. Members requesting a refund of membership fees should contact us via email only before 28 August 2011, sending us your name, the date you registered, and your WorldPay transaction identification number. Yours Sincerely, John Scott Owner/Manager. Jobs On Luxury Yachts - Luxury Yacht Crew and Luxury Yacht Jobs and Boat Jobs - Luxury, Mega and Super Yacht Jobs and Crew.

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Bluespace / George Hawthorne. Tofi - Yacht by Hyun-Seok Kim. Useful Yacht A winner of the 2011 “Dreamboat” Millennium Yacht Design Award, this brave interpretation of the motor boat concept by designer Hyun-Seok Kim was inspired by all of the natural beauty and fun activities found at sea. Tofi’s unconventional shape and unique furnishings compliment it’s far-out exterior and spaceship aesthetic, stimulating the imagination on board, while features like the hide-away diving board and safety buoy system promote fun in the water. Designer: Hyun-Seok Kim. Anthropomorphic + Futuristic = Fantastic Floating Homes.

Futuristic, yet, but not the far-fetched science-fiction fantasy industrial design you might think – the Oculus by Schoepfer Yachts may not be for sale yet but it is already in pre-production mode with naval architects on board, so to speak. Hardly your typical houseboat, it is a virtual cruise ship for the rich and famous who can afford to buy it when it is fully planned and built. The anthropomorphism of this luxury floating home is of course intentional – the front deck like the gaping mouth of a gigantic sea creature and the sleek curves mimicking streamlined oceanic animals. Complete with a swimming pool on top and a futuristic interior design this is far more like a permanent mobile home than a cruising yacht. The smaller and simpler (both adjectives applied relative to its bigger brother of course) version of this spectacular design is the Infinitas, with a more sleek and streamlined profile and a semi-enclosed on-board swimming pool in the center but underneath the shell.