October 1, 2026 · 9 min
Finding the way by the stars
What the crew looked for when there was no land in sight.
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Harbour Letters
A short letter every Thursday from a harbour or a deck: one old route, one boat and one thing to know before you sail.
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Splicing a rope with coir
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Planning a crossing with books and a map
How I work out a crossing before I go down to the quay.