MTCJul 8, 20212 minReversing a boat on the rampSo now that we are skipper’s it is time to put the boat in the water. Hang on they didn’t cover the art of reversing down the ramp to the...
MTCMay 4, 20206 minCOLREGS 101 - PART 5PART D - SOUND AND LIGHT SIGNALS Rule 32 : Definitions a. The word “whistle” means any sound signalling appliance capable of producing...
MTCApr 17, 202011 minCOLREGS 101 - Part 4PART C - LIGHTS AND SHAPES Rule 20 : Application a. Rules in this Part shall be complied with in all weathers. b. The Rules concerning...
MTCApr 15, 20206 minCOLREGS 101 Part 3In this we will cover the following: Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules Section II - Conduct of vessels in sight of one another which...
MTCApr 12, 20207 minCOLREGS 101 Part 2In this post we will cover Part B - Steering and Sailing Rules, Section I - Conduct of vessels in any condition of visibility, which...
MTCApr 10, 20204 minCOLREGS 101To all current skippers and skippers in training lets take a look at the rules contained in the International Regulations for Preventing...
MTCOct 11, 20182 minBryde's WhaleLength: Male: 15 metres Female: 16.5 metres Calf Length: 4 metres Diet: Krill, schooling fish (anchovies, sardines, maasbankers), squid,...
MTCAug 30, 20182 minLong-beaked common dolphinAuthor: Monica Lozano Subiranas Length: 2.5 m Weight: 235 kg Calf length: 1 m Calf weight: 17 kg Diet: Schooling fish. Features:...
MTCAug 20, 20182 minSpotted Ragged-Tooth SharkThe spotted ragged-tooth shark (Carcharias taurus) is also called the sand tiger shark, grey nurse shark or blue nurse sand tiger and...
MTCJul 31, 20182 minHumpback WhaleAuthor: Monica Lozano Subiranas The humback whale frequents our coastline in the winter months from June to November and can put on a...
MTCJul 18, 20182 minBoating rules made easy...When you’re cruising along in your power boat and notice other vessels in your vicinity you will need to know and follow the boating...
MTCJul 10, 20181 minIndo-Pacific Bottlenose DolphinHere are some interesting facts about the Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin we see all year around in Algoa Bay off Port Elizabeth. Length:...