Good news re admiralty charts

 The timetable for the withdrawal of our paper chart portfolio is to be extended.

In July last year, the UK Hydrographic Office announced its intention to withdraw ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) and Thematic Charts from production by late 2026. 

Having listened to user feedback, it has become clear that more time is required to address the needs of those specific users who do not yet have viable alternatives to paper chart products. We will continue to provide a paper chart service until at least 2030. 

https://www.admiralty.co.uk/news/paper-chart-withdrawal  

Calor Gas discontinues its 4.5kg butane cylinders

 This may impact some owners:

Calor Gas discontinues its 4.5kg butane cylinders - Practical Boat Owner (pbo.co.uk)

Spammers please note

To the yacht brokers, particularly those in the middle east, those offering yacht charters etc. who, or who's bots, have not yet twigged - adverts pretending to be comments on posts are not being accepted and are marked as spam so, with a bit of luck, Google will eventually block you from their platforms and save me the effort of reporting you.

Bedtime reading for Achilles sailors - 1976 OSTAR

Ian Wallace (A9m "Spearhead") has completed a labour of love transcribing two descriptions of the 1976 OSTAR, see Trip Reports.

UKHO announces intention to withdraw from paper chart production

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) announced its intention to develop options for the withdrawal from global paper chart production by late 2026 to increase focus on its digital navigation products and services.

Source UKMO press release: www.gov.uk/government/news/ukho-announces-intention-to-wi...

Imray say they will continue with theirs.

Possible delays in approving posts etc.

If things go to plan I will be sailing from Friday August 4th for 6 - 8 weeks, if moderation action is required it may take a few days to get done depending on where I am.

John

sv-sancerre 

Possible delays in approving posts etc.

If things go to plan I will be sailing from Friday next week probably for 3 months or more. If some moderation action is required it may take a few days to get done depending on where I am.

John

sv-sancerre