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The roll, the chop and the rogue wave

 

To mark Safer Boating Week, we thought we'd dive in and help boaties work out what sea conditions to expect when they see both sea state and swell mentioned in our coastal and recreational marine forecasts. To get you in the mood, let's talk about various states of discomfort that can be found on a boat. 

Posted on Thu, 12/10/2017 - 12:36 Tue, 28/09/2021 - 16:42

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