NEWS CHANNEL This page will focus on operational and technical issues and not replace our 'hard copy' Newsletter, nor our Facebook news.

NEWS FLASHES
- Firstaway-Tuition is now independent under the ownership of Stan Davies - focus RYA 'sail training'.
- Our new Office / Classroom / Store / Workshop at Ocean Quay Marina has proved to be an excellent move. The marina is friendly and helpful.
- Lesson learnt from Armadek - remember if an engine won't start easily - switch off the sea water inlet supply before turning the engine over to bleed it etc. Turn on again when the engine runs.
- The MCA supported by the RYA, have taken action to prevent unsafe and potentially illegal chartering of non-coded boats under the pretext on 'racing'. For legal ways to charter/race see 'press cutting' alongside.
- We have, with regret, passed on our older yachts to new owners. We are going to replace the 'old faithfuls' with newer managed boats.
Please contact us if you are interested in placing your yacht with us for charter. Can cover the running costs for you!
- Quinta, Zara and Trinco are in excellent form and remain with us.
- The weekend Radar Courses we run, combining the theory and a practical session, have proved to be appreciated as an excellent way to get up to speed quickly. Nothing like 'doing it'! (RYA Theory on the Saturday and an theory application sail on the Sunday). The practical experiece is invaluable.
- The excellent Raymarine CP80 chartplotters, combined with the AIS receivers we have fitted, provide for an excellent safety aid and complements Radar where fitted.
Charts cover English Channel and up to the Baltic.

Note - For more information on the MCA rules governing the charter of racing yachts - RYA website

Any news, stories or suggestions please contact:

Eddie@ethconsultants.co.uk or charters@firstaway.co.uk