Selected articles from the HROA Magazine

Every Autumn the HROA publishes a 100 page A4 colour magazine filled with stories about cruising and social events as well as technical articles and advice from members on boat maintenance. The magazine is sent free to members. Some current and past articles are available from these pages.

Contents of Winter 2006

Cruising:

A Baltic summer cruise

A moment of madness

A surprising summer

Biscay, Basque bays and Barbeques

The Hanseatic League

The long route home

The 'Naturalist' afloat

Stina and the Royal Escape Race

The outer hebrides and orkney

Technical:

Swedish pastries

Whether the laptop

ImprovedUK marine weather services

Navigation Software for the Apple Mac

Shipshape:

Aspen's new mainsheet

Push button showerhead

Apint please

Automatic Identification System (AIS) for Vessels

by David Hide

 

What is AIS? How does it work? What use is it to Yachts?

David Hide describes the system, how it relates to the collision rules, and surveys the marketplace for AIS equipment suitable for Yachts.

Published in 2005

Where's the "F" in Fog?

by Andy Du Port

 

Are you absolutely sure you know what the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea – the Rules – say about collision avoidance in fog? Articles in the yachting press prove beyond reasonable doubt that even the most experienced sailors get it wrong.

Published in 2005

Improved UK marine weather Services

by Frank Singleton

 

Frank Singleton reviews recent changes to the various weather sources of use to sailors in UK waters. The article also discusses planned enhancements forthcoming.

Published in 2006

A moment of madness

by John Wilson

 

John Wilson took part in the annual HR Fun Cup which is held over three days in Neustadt, Germany. He finished 4th overall, helped by a suspiciously fine ability in naming whiskies in a blind tasting. Here is his account.

Published in 2006