imc rating
Something no-one has mentioned (?) ......if you haven't yet tried it you'll be glad of the IMC discipline when you tackle a sea crossing on a typical hazy "summer" day. !
It may technically be VMC but be assured its B hard work to proceed in an orderly fashion when the sky blends into the sea with NO discernible horizon. Only good thing, its usually quite smooth and no mountains have yet been known to drift out to sea !
TTH