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Philip M Russell

@philipmrussell.bsky.social

4 days ago

You don’t think about a translator app when sailing… until you arrive in a foreign marina and need to ask where the fuel pontoon
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#SailingLife #CruisingSailor #CompetentCrew #TravelSmart #SailingTips

Philip M Russell

@philipmrussell.bsky.social

6 days ago

Here are 10 things sailors wish they had packed once they’re already at sea – from sailing gloves to head torches.
It’s the small bits of kit that make life onboard much easier.
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#Sailing #RYA #Learning #Adventure #CompetentCrew

Philip M Russell

@philipmrussell.bsky.social

1 week ago

Choosing Sailing Gear. This April, I’ll be sailing on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. I asked friends for recommendations for the best jackets. Here is what they came up with
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#Sailing #DinghySailing #CompetentCrew #SailingLife #RiverThames #AdriaticSailing

Philip M Russell

@philipmrussell.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Future you will thank you when you’re booking the next course… and can prove you didn’t just “think about sailing” a lot.
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#Sailing #RYA #CompetentCrew #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning

Philip M Russell

@philipmrussell.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Preparing for RYA Competent Crew on a yacht in Croatia
Expectation: sun, sailing, sophistication.
Reality: 3 winches, and me trying to look confident while learning “med mooring”.
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#Sailing #RYA #CompetentCrew #Croatia