The sailing transit into Newtown River (aka Newtown Creek) is on a bearing of 130T and comprises a white ball on Continue reading Transit into Newtown River, Isle of Wight
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I don’t think transits are an obsession but I do revel in their simplicity and sailing heritage – some have been around since Roman times. They guide us in through safe water to harbour entrances although some mark a ‘clearing line’ to danger (staying one side or the other).
Transit into St. Mary’s Pool, Isles of Scilly
The final transit into St. Mary’s Pool is on a bearing of 151T and comprises the grey water tower ‘Buzza Tower’ at the Continue reading Transit into St. Mary’s Pool, Isles of Scilly
Transit into Port-en-Bessin, Normandy
The transit into Port-en-Bessin is on bearing 204T and comprises a white house at the top of the hill behind a white post about half way down. When lit the lights are white occulting 3 times every 12 seconds. Continue reading Transit into Port-en-Bessin, Normandy