As twilight fades into blackness and the horizon becomes an indistinct smudge, most boaters head for home. But night nav can be a big thrill if you know what you’re doing. Jon Mendez shares the secrets of effective night boating.
Boating is one of those sports where the contrast between day and night is acutely pronounced – but you don’t see ferries and commercial ships calling everything off when darkness falls. And yotties also seem to see night sailing as part and parcel of the everyday experience, so why shouldn’t all of us? Yes, it presents new challenges and requires confidence, planning and self- assurance, but boating at night can be an extremely rewarding experience. Just ask an advanced powerboating student about the best part of the course and every one of them will say the night exercise… continue reading
Boat Mart Magazine November 2010 Issue >>