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Scotland's Boat Show

25th & 26th February 2012 at Largs - Free Entry
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Red Diesel: a game of two halves

A complex issue of semantics and EU law.
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Coastguard modernisation

Specific changes to the Coastguard service have now been announced. The RYA will continue to monitor the implementation of the new networked service to ensure that the needs of members are fully addressed.
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Fuel Storage

Since the Fuel Quality Directive was implemented into UK law on 14 January 2011 there has been considerable confusion as to whether this means that recreational boat users will now be using biodiesel.
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Local Nautical Training Centres

Improve your nautical skills locally...
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Spinnakers: hoist, trim and drop

By taking it one step at a time using a spinnaker will become a less daunting prospect.
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Watcha cock

Advice on buying new seacocks and keeping them in good working order through regular maintenance.
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Henry Bell Monument

The Bell Monument is just before and to the west of Bowling Harbour next to the ruined Dunglass Castle on the River Clyde
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Buying or Selling Boats Privately

Information relating to the different aspects of buying and selling a secondhand boat.
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Scottish Boat Jumble

The next Scottish Boat Jumble with be on 2nd October 2011 in Paisley
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Spinnakers

A run through the gear and preparation required for spinnakers.
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The Lochgoil & Lochlong Steamboat Company

Its History from 1825 to 1909.
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New Marina in the Clyde

James Watt Dock Marina in Greenock opens for business
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Fire extinguishers

In the heat of the moment, will yours fit?
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Douglas Sea Scale

The Douglas Sea Scale's purpose is to estimate the sea's roughness for navigation
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Lifejacket Maintenance

Six Valuable Tips for Maintaining your Lifejacket
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Give your bottom a good scrub

Give your bottom a good scrub …and prevent the spread of unwanted visitors.
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A Safe Anchorage?

Selecting a good place to anchor.
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Scotland's Seas: Towards Understanding their State

This report includes contextual information and an initial data inventory and aims to inform the development of the Scottish Marine Bill in 2008.
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How shipping shapes up

Some United Kingdom 2008 shipping facts...
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Protecting our Seas and Shores in the 21st Century

Protecting our Seas and Shores in the 21st Century Consultation on proposals for modernising the Coastguard 2010
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How to avoid spreading invasive species

Invasive non-native species are plants and animals from other countries that are introduced to Great Britain by people and have the ability to cause damage to the environment, the economy, our health and the way we live.
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Red Diesel to be ‘virtually sulphur free’

Boaters advised to check the grade of fuel they are buying following changes to fuel quality due to come in January 2011.
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Pleasure Craft Regulations & Equipment

The regulations to which vessels in UK territorial waters and under UK registration must adhere.
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Sailing in the Clyde Estuary

Information about the Clyde and a report by the River Clyde Users Group
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Pay Fair

This letter has been published in Practical Boat Owner Magazine - November 2010
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The Effect of Rudders, Props and Propwalk

The Effect of Rudders, Props and Propwalk
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The Chart Plotter

Electronic navigation must work hand in glove with traditional navigation techniques.
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Club Muster & Barbecue on 15th August 2010

The club Muster and Barbecue was held on Sunday 15th August 2010 at 12 noon at Swine's Hole, Carrick Castle.
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Watching marine life

Getting up close and personal; but perhaps not this close. Guidance on how to manoeuvre safely around wildlife.
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