Sailing skills

How to avoid collisions in fog

Fog, even if it is localised, changes which navigation rules you follow. Would you know what to do?

Not many of us would happily set sail in fog but sometimes it is unavoidable, and knowing how to avoid collisions is crucial, says Andy…

AIS vs radar: Do you really need both?

Radar is more expensive than AIS, but you may wish you'd taken the plunge when the visibility closes in amid busy waters

AIS and chartplotters have come a long way in the last decade, but are they enough to replace radar? Jonty Pearce examines the latest technologyRadar…