Nomad Sailing discuss a wide variety of topics of interest to sailors, boat owners, students and others who are interested in all things nautical
GAFIRS - Part 2
James returns after 7 days - not all of them spent on the shout last week. Find out what happened and additionally advice on what you should ensure you have when you take to the water.
5/28/2021 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS)
Today I talk to James, a Coxswain at GAFIRS, the chat was cut a little short - take a listen and find out why. We chat about how tasking works, how to get involved and what the different roles are within the lifeboat station.
5/21/2021 • 14 minutes, 36 seconds
SailTies - a must have new app for sailors
Ever wished you recorded all your trips and mileage but never got round to it or forgot at the time. Tom and Chris chat with Lou about their new app which does the whole lot for you at the touch of a button. Start the app at the beginning of your trip and it will record your mileage and your track. You can add crew members, pictures, additional log notes and even share with friends who do not need to have the app. There are some exciting further developments to be added ........
4/1/2021 • 25 minutes, 8 seconds
QHM Portsmouth - all you ever wanted to know
We have a chat with Becky Walford, the Port Safety Officer Assistant for The Queen's Harbour Master in Portsmouth. We learn about the 20,000 items that were found during the dredging operation in preparation for the arrival of the aircraft carriers. The 55 square miles covered by QHM in the Solent, the various roles at QHM and that the people that work there are human - who knew 😉