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Because I rarely look at Weatheronline, I am a year behind the pace in noting that output from the UK Global and the North Atlantic European (NAE) meso-scale versions of the Unified Model are publicly available using a web browser.

HELSINKI 2010

From 5-9 July CA's Baltic Section met in Helsinki.  The venue was the home harbour of Helsingfors Segelklubb (HSK) at Lauttassaari.    HSK with whom CA formed an affiliation a few years ago welcomed our rally and gave the opportunity for many HSK members to meet with the Baltic Section members

Since they (in line with most of the EEC) prohibited the use of red diesel fuel to power pleasure craft several years ago, there are concerns that the Belgian Excise Authorities are taking a keen interest in where and when you bought your fuel. 

• Stock Checking
• Volunteering
• Book Reviews
• Recent Acquisitions 

Stock Checking:                                                                                                                                               

"Pouncer", a Twister 28 skippered and owned by CA Member Charlotte Wilkinson is the first foreign yacht to use the newly permitted passage to St. Petersburg.  

A reminder to those sailing in French west coast waters covered by CROSS Etel and the Mediterranean covered by CROSSMED area Provence. 

There are continuous broadcasts in French on Ch 63 for these areas. For those whose French is limited this is a good opportunity to get used to the terminology and the names of places that are referred to.

For French weather terms, see http://weather.mailasail.com/Franks-Weather/French-Marine-Weather-Terms .  Any additions or corrections will be welcome.

Those who like to know what weather is being reported might like to see my revised and updated page  http://weather.mailasail.com/Franks-Weather/Latest-Weather-Actuals-Near-Uk-Waters.

2010 was the year that proved that East C