The MMSI number has now been programmed into the VHF on board Freedom as well as the number of Brixham Coastguard. This means you can now call them directly without going through Channel 16 (and also call them if there is an ongoing mayday preventing normal access). If you are not used to the procedure with the Ray54, here is how to call Brixham Coastguard:
You can also use the buttons on the microphone where:
Up-down arrows = rotating the CH knob
HI/LO button = pressing the CH knob.
Welcome to the new website. As a graphic/web designer, I have taken over the design and maintenance of the website from Ian who has done an excellent job up to now. The website will continue as before and, if you have any photographs to display, continue to send them to gallery@disabledsailingassociation.org.uk.
Paul Thompson
It costs you nothing.
Visit www.easyfundraising.org.uk
Sign up as a User and insert Disabled Sailing Association as the Charity to benefit. When you want to shop online, log in to easyfundraising and then go to the site you want to shop with. They range from Amazon to holidays, insurance, gifts, food, ebay, mobile phones etc.
There is even a section labelled FREE FUNDS where you can raise money for us just by looking at a website or by completing questionnaires.
Please give it a try
If anyone knows of a shop or pub that would be willing to have a collecting box on their counter, and are happy to look after it, please get in touch with Shirley Musgrove who will supply the boxes and authorisation.