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    Which is the best approach for Guernsey?

    Jan 30, 2020 2 minutes

    James Stevens is the author of The Yachtmaster Handbook and spent 10 of his 23 years at the RYA as chief examiner

    Q Ian and Jenny are in Salcombe planning a cross-Channel passage to St Peter Port on the east coast of Guernsey. They are on board their. Florence will sail at about 5 knots on a reach in a moderate breeze. She’s not so quick close-hauled but her main weakness is a small ancient engine which gives 4 knots at best. The forecast is SW Force 4 occasionally 5 decreasing 2-3. It’s also a spring tide.

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