A gradual return to a new normality, is starting to build. We have heard today that we can resume training for leisure boaters on the 29th March 2021. Whilst this is very welcomed news this new normality will require some getting used to, at least whilst Covid mitigations remain in place. In due course we will be able to offer our full schedule of courses…
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Some months ago we published a set of Speed Quizzes aimed at helping reduce the tedium of the first Covid Lockdown. We were overwhelmed by the number of people who registered to take part in the quizzes, identifying to us that there is a need for us to continue creating such quizzes. In response to the many messages of support for this initiative we have…
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The UK Government has announced a road map out of the national lockdown for England starting on the 8th March 2021. Whilst we await further information and guidance from our governing body we are planning our return to training. In order for Mendez Marine to protect our students and staff from possible infection we will have to adopt some modified training methods in addition to…
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Very careful consideration should be given to whether you buy a Diesel or Petrol powered boat? The exact cause of the explosion is unknown but it would appear to be a petrol powered boat at a fuel point. It only takes one spark in a confined space full of petrol vapour to cause such an explosion. In fact it doesn't need to be full of…
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Did you know Most chart plotters and electronic aids to navigation, just like your car SatNav, carry a warning when you first turn it on and you usually need to 'Accept' in order to progress to the main screen. Electronic charts are made for the leisure market and although all possible effort and care is taken to display the most up-to-date and accurate information, they are…
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