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Recognising a stroke: The FAST test

28 Aug 2025

Learn to recognise the warning signs of a stroke and understand the urgent steps to take. Quick recognition and immediate action can save lives.

Sailing to or from the UK? HMRC and Border Force rules explained

28 Aug 2025

Planning a UK sailing trip? Follow HMRC & Border Force rules on customs, immigration, and reporting for pleasure craft arrivals & departures.

Photograph and image use policy (excluding charts)

27 Aug 2025

This website uses a variety of photos and images. Here’s what you need to know if you’d like to use them.

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Fulfilment and friendships - the benefits of learning to sail

01 Jul 2025

Learning to sail can bring you a sense of personal achievement and fulfilment while opening up a whole new social life, often leading to lifelong friendships.

AIS WiFi on multiple devices: Why UDP is more reliable than TCP for sailing

01 Jun 2025

This guide applies to any onboard setup where an AIS receiver connects via WiFi to tablets, phones, or marine plotters.

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VMH chart packages: updated prices and coverage for 2025

13 Nov 2024

Our chart package prices haven’t changed since 2018/19, but from 2025 we’ll be making small, inflation-aligned updates to pricing and coverage.

Updating charts on the Tough Tab.. info

10 Feb 2020

Add on AIS kit for our tablet chartplotters

14 Jan 2020

Seamless VisiCharts in members area

10 Aug 2018

King's Quay Creek- who's blocking it ? UPDATE Aug 2020

15 Jul 2017

HOW TO...get routes from SeaClear TO Android

22 Jun 2017

Windfarm Warning North West England

24 May 2017

Tidal Stream app for Windows..try it

24 May 2017

Windfarm Warning North East Coast

22 Aug 2016

Bluetooth GPS for Windows tablets

10 Aug 2016

Other online services...tides, articles, videos and directory

24 Dec 2015

New feature for members..direct PDF downloads

08 Oct 2014

Marine Chartplotters... Raster vs Vector explained

13 Nov 2013

HOW TO... find the tide tables in UK editions of SeaClear

28 Jan 2013

The Tidal Wave, as it travels around the coasts of the UK

31 Oct 2012

ChartStick- for OpenCPN and others (inc.France)

28 Oct 2012

Enhance safety... Audible alarm for SeaClear, free

25 Jun 2012

REDUCED: Specialised Sea Fishing Charts

11 May 2012

Charts overlaid with unique "trawl hitch" data. They reveal the places roundfish congregate.

A runaway diesel takes charge...

31 Mar 2012

Duck Punt - and when it does not go right

31 Mar 2012

Home to boat in three minutes - Xacti CA9

31 Mar 2012

English sailors arrive for regatta

30 Mar 2012

A pound of Tosh from the BCU and Canoe England

30 Mar 2012

Blakestone Hole to Walton Backwaters

30 Mar 2012

Tanker meets racing fleet - aaagh!

30 Mar 2012

Swearing at jetski riders racing through the moorings at West Mersea

30 Mar 2012

Powered paragliders through the mooring... innocent fun or ignorance

30 Mar 2012

The men who built the Walton Backwaters

30 Mar 2012

Leaving Walton mudberth... speeded up

30 Mar 2012

Wild night at anchor - Walton Backwaters

30 Mar 2012

Uber-thin water sailing in an English Duck Punt

30 Mar 2012

The Stour... zeppelins triffids and gunpowder

30 Mar 2012

Confused about what we sell and do? Un-confuse yourself !

26 Feb 2012

Backup HOME PAGE TEXT do NOT delete

28 Jan 2012

HOW TO... install Charts for SeaClear: DVD

19 Jan 2012

Connect a NASA marine AIS to SeaClear...yes it works

05 Jan 2012

SeaClear-Latest W10 update breaking existing installations..

12 Aug 2011

Printing of Charts displayed on this website ?

24 Oct 2010

Buying A Sailing Yacht Unseen - Our Journey From Eastbourne To Ramsgate (Part 2)

24 Oct 2010

Charts covering the North and East coasts of Scotland

17 Oct 2010

Charts covering the West Coast of Scotland

18 Sep 2010

Charts covering the Eastern Atlantic and African coasts, inc the Atlantic Island groups

17 Sep 2010

Charts covering the Irish sea, Firth of Clyde and the north coast of Ireland.

17 Sep 2010

Charts covering South America, from Guyana to Montevideo

17 Sep 2010

Charts covering West Indian Islands from San Salvador and Jamaica to Antigua

17 Sep 2010

Charts covering the East coast of Central America, Belize, Panama plus Guadaloupe to Trinidad, Venezuela and Guyana.

17 Sep 2010

Charts covering the Rivers Thames and Medway including approaches.

17 Sep 2010

Servicing the Stuffing Boxes Aboard Your Boat

22 Aug 2010

Imray Charts

02 Aug 2010

Description of Imray Charts

Replacing a Volvo MD7A with a new Beta BZ482

01 Aug 2010

Sea Shanty, sung by Port Issac Fishermen

21 Jun 2010

Superyacht, drops off slings into sea turn upside down and sinks

06 Jun 2010

Ship Crashes up Beach at 20 Knts You Tube

06 Jun 2010

Ferry crashes into marina and squashes yachts

06 Jun 2010

Fishermen...Respect ! Now you know why Cod is expensive...

06 Jun 2010

Chart Navigation Tips - Do Your Know These Five Danger Symbol Secrets?

20 Apr 2010

Buying an Ex Charter Yacht

20 Apr 2010

Buying in Greece, Bargain or not ?

Living on Board in Spain...Be Warned !

01 Apr 2010

Know the Law, know how it's being applied or they'll take your boat.

Admiralty Tough Charts

30 Mar 2010

Description of Admiralty Tough Charts

Membership... Join Us

19 Feb 2010

Membership features and benefits, full screen chart access, Streaming VisiCharts, etc

Sailboat Diesel Secrets - Three Steps to Add Life to Your Small Cruising Sailboat Engine

07 Dec 2009

Do you go through a step-by-step inspection of your sailboat diesel before you hit the "start" button? Make sure you use these three easy steps to add years of life to your boat's diesel workhorse.

IALA Buoyage System, view Diagram

23 Oct 2009

Diagram showing the common types of buoyage, light characteristics, and meanings.

Charts covering the South coast of England

21 Oct 2009

Weather Forecasting in UK Waters, Using Barometer Readings and Local Observations

14 Oct 2009

A Short-range forecast of changes in the weather can often be made by intelligent observation of wind, cloud and sky and of the movements and readings of the barometer. Local weather lore is also of assistance, though it must be remembered that not even the best-known and most reliable saying about the weather is infallible

Sailing Navigation Secrets - Seven Nautical GPS Alarm Tips You Need to Know

11 Oct 2009

If you're anything like me, easy and fast sailing navigation tricks are the way to go. Set your nautical GPS alarm function to warn you when you approach dangers or cross over significant boundaries. Put these seven alarm tips into play today to keep your small cruising or racing sailboat safer than ever before

Crossing a Bar- 9 Rules to Keep You, Your Crew , and Your Boat Safe

24 Sep 2009

Terms and Conditions for use of Online Charts.

01 Jul 2009

Legal terms of use for charts displayed on this website