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No words. Just simple, step-by-step how-to content. This Tech Team Express Video shows you how to adjust the engage point on Harken Ratchamatic Blocks. To increase or decrease the load at which the ratchet engages, first, move the sheave so the hole in the sheave’s groove is at the bottom of the block. Insert a 2.5 mm Allen wrench and turn clockwise to engage at higher loads and counterclockwise for lighter loads. You will need to remove the becket before adjusting if it is a becket block.
A number of lines are only allowing passengers ashore on excursions booked through the cruise line, effectively banning independant passenger port trips for the time being. This has come as a surprise to many passengers, and an unwelcome additional cost to a lot of families going on their first holiday in almost 2 years. We have been looking at exactly what this cost is and have found that (one our upcoming cruises at least) there are some excursions available at reasonable prices. For example, booking one excursion at each of the 3 ports that we will be visiting on our December P&O cruise comes to just over £300 for our family of 3 (or roughly £34/£35 per person at each port). This is a lot more than we would normally spend ashore, but isn't too prohibitive (especially given the money saved on the deal that we got for this cruise). Its also worth highlighting that cruise lines often apply loyalty discount when booking excursions, and that many allow free cancellation up to a few days before sailing (just in case the rules change). let us know if you have had to book additional excursions, or if you have cancelled a cruise because you can't spend free time ashore.
PANAMA POSSE HUMPBACK SEASON IN BANDERAS BAY, MEXICO 🇲🇽 Humpback whales migrate to Banderas bay and Mexican mainland coastal bays to the north and south during the northern hemisphere's winter months. They come from the cold waters off Alaska and Canada to the warmer waters off Mexico to breed and give birth. During this time whales can be seen giving breaching, tail slapping, and fin waving lessons to their newborns or putting on BIG splashy shows for their friends or foes. Humpback whales are singers and their song can be heard up to 7 nm away. Listen closely and you may even hear their song through the hull of your boat. Thank you for sharing their grace with us SY QUICK! https://panamaposse.com/sign-up