We put 2 helmsmen through their paces tonight manouvring MR2 in the 40-50kt winds in the channel. We took the chance to inspect the mooring lines of the vessels on swing moorings in the channel, giving them a chance to practice their close-quarters helming in challenging conditions.
We also practiced tight manouvring under the rail bridge.
Links:
[1] http://www.coastguardmana.org.nz/users/mark-presling