Plimsoll Mark

Plimsoll Mark

2 Apr 2023 | History, random tales, Safety

by Jeremy Clark, S/V Kai Rani The Plimsoll Mark is painted on the side of British Merchant Ships to indicate the draught levels to which a ship may be loaded under various conditions  The Plimsoll Mark shows six  loading levels, those for: TF –...
Marine Pilot Jon Drummond

Marine Pilot Jon Drummond

24 Mar 2023 | Safety, Videos

A Cruising talk Jon did at MHYC in March 2023. Jon took us through the journey of how a Pilot guides the large commercial ships in and out of the Sydney Harbours, explaining the way they navigate using landmarks and navigational marks. He also explained some incidents...
Safety check 2021

Safety check 2021

11 Jun 2021 | Safety

By Phil Darling, S/V eXpresso. As in previous years, MHYC has scheduled two Get Checked Days, being June 26th and August 22nd.  The Cruising Division has planned a weekend raft-up as well where we can do our own inspections in a more convivial atmosphere...
Learning how to service life-jackets

Learning how to service life-jackets

11 Jun 2021 | Safety

by Dallas O’Brien, Eternity. Earlier this month, I took myself along to a free course being conducted by Roads & Maritime Services to learn how to service inflatable life jackets. These courses are regularly held at various locations, and one only has to...
Bar Crossing

Bar Crossing

24 May 2021 | Safety, Videos

Rodney Page from Marine Rescue NSW, Port Macquarie presenting to MHYC Cruising division. as a bonus, added this clip of a Catamaran crossing Tweed bar in May, 2021 Why it’s important to learn to do this...