A necessary requirement of operating radio equipment on a yacht is having the proper credentials. Government standards address minimal skill requirements but as any good skipper knows, it’s prudent to make sure you know how to operate radio equipment with confidence. A distress situation on-board is not the time to be pulling out the radio manual
Well, seems only proper that the first article on this website is about an upcoming sailing trip in the Caribbean. Starting in St. Martin (Sint Maarten) we will pick up a charter and spend some time enjoying the cruising life for a while. Getting away from winter in Europe will a be nice change however things are just starting to move into Spring around here.