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Old 06 July 2014, 12:18   #21
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There's a bit of it that goes on around here. If the pontoon owners/operators have a point, it's how that point is made. The infamous 'Pontoon Pete' down at Mylor Harbour is an ignorant pr*ck. Ian and his Wife, who run Helford River Boats and the ferry pontoon on the Helford River are great. Bung 'em a fiver and tie up alongside for a beer or two in the FBI. . Similar set-ups, very different operators.
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Old 06 July 2014, 12:27   #22
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But "Bung em a fiver" is all very well and good till some nobbur bungs him a fiver and either trips on the way down the pontoon and sue's his ass off or his rib gets damaged on a pointy bit of pontoon and the nobbur sue's his ass off...

So he's insured it for his own use. I bet he could insure it for public use for a fee but I bet the fee needed is a lot of "fivers"

If he has clear markings on it that says its not for public use then he doesn't need to be polite about telling people to ef off. He may find it improves his reputation if he does. But if every nobbur who comes along thinks its ok to drop people off even if they aren't mooring up then I can see why he would get pi$$ed off pretty quick...
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My undertanding of the situation re the pontoon at Lulworth Cove is as follows:

1. The "Lulworth Cowboy" of yore is no longer involved in the operation.
2. The new operators have some kind of lease from the local Estate.
3. This lease does not permit use of the pontoon by the public.
4. I imagine their insurance reflects this situation.

I may have missed something, but that's the jist of it. I can't QUITE make out the writing in the photo, but I bet it isn't an invitation to use the pontoon

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Old 06 July 2014, 13:01   #24
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I love it when people guess about how insurance works.....

Anyhow...if the weathers good o don't mind running the ribcraft to the beach. Just more for biff to fix in a few months;-)
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But "Bung em a fiver" is all very well and good till some nobbur bungs him a fiver and either trips on the way down the pontoon and sue's his ass off or his rib gets damaged on a pointy bit of pontoon and the nobbur sue's his ass off...

So he's insured it for his own use. I bet he could insure it for public use for a fee but I bet the fee needed is a lot of "fivers"

If he has clear markings on it that says its not for public use then he doesn't need to be polite about telling people to ef off. He may find it improves his reputation if he does. But if every nobbur who comes along thinks its ok to drop people off even if they aren't mooring up then I can see why he would get pi$$ed off pretty quick...
Obviously, it's according to the individual operators ins policy.

Then, he may choose whether to allow Joe Public use of or not. As mentioned, the operator can do whatever the f'k he likes, being polite when enforcing his wishes would be correct and business like.
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I can't QUITE make out the writing in the photo, but I bet it isn't an invitation to use the pontoon
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But "Bung em a fiver" is all very well and good till some nobbur bungs him a fiver and either trips on the way down the pontoon and sue's his ass off or his rib gets damaged on a pointy bit of pontoon and the nobbur sue's his ass off...

So he's insured it for his own use. I bet he could insure it for public use for a fee but I bet the fee needed is a lot of "fivers"

If he has clear markings on it that says its not for public use then he doesn't need to be polite about telling people to ef off. He may find it improves his reputation if he does. But if every nobbur who comes along thinks its ok to drop people off even if they aren't mooring up then I can see why he would get pi$$ed off pretty quick...
Oh dear quite a way off the mark there aint we!!!
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The ranges are normally closed at weekends and I think are closed for the whole of August. For those arriving from Poole and all points East, they will cross Worbarrow Bay before arriving at Lulworth.
Another secluded bay is Chapmans Pool.
Beware the shallow reef to the West of St Albans Head, you need to stay at least .5mile off shore until passing Kimmeridge.
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I know this area quite well, I use to dive all along there and launch from kimmeridge, some nice memories and lazy days along there
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Sorry Biff, not trying to teach you to suck eggs!

Lulworth ranges ARE closed for the whole of August.

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I am not familiar with the cove, is it not possible to get close to the beach and wade up/ unload..... i assume there is an anchoring restriction?
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Lulworth ranges ARE closed for the whole of August.



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Cheer Steve, no glad you posted, didn't know they were closed.
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used to have quite a laugh with the range safety boys from Castle martin range, they had stories of muppets tying up to targets to go diving
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Lulworth cove can get rather busy if its a nice day, more than 10 ribs may be a problem or even 10 ribs may be a problem. Chapmans pool is wonderful but again rather small for lots of boats. Someone mentioned warbarrow bay, definately a good idea or the beach to the west within warbarrow bay, Mupe Bay would be perfect.

What about a Picnic on the beach at Mupe Bay, everyone bring something to eat along ?

As to the Ranges people keep saying about them being closed I think what they mean is they are Open, they are closed when firing is going on and open when no firing so walkers can access them, they are usually open in the summer more often than not so should not be an issue.

So Mupe Bay ? Picnic ?
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Hi - is this going ahead ? If so is anyone planning at Bowleaze / Weymouth area ? I might be able to make it - and after a few years of lurking on here with only the odd post and pm, it would be good to meet up with a few of you.
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Hi Mark
For the whole of August the ranges are NOT active, therefore safe passage through for the whole month.
In the aviation business, we use the term closed - Safe and open - how lucky do you feel!
The other term you may hear is, Hot - firing taking place and Cold - no activity.

We have done charters to Weymouth and knowing about the ranges, we were confident about our track and timing, the range boat tried to intercept and failed miserably. Finally called us on 16.
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I'm going to try to come to this one, will be coming straight from the hamble by sea, I need a break from work this will be a good one if the weather is right, I'm will have a look in warbarrow bay next to lullworth, it's nice in there, if you see a big bright yellow cabin rib then I'm there, come and see me
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Hi - is this going ahead ? If so is anyone planning at Bowleaze / Weymouth area ? I might be able to make it - and after a few years of lurking on here with only the odd post and pm, it would be good to meet up with a few of you.
There is a few smaller RIB/SIB's going from Portland, also an FB event page set up. If weather is kind and there are others going from Poole plan to launch at Baiter if conditions not so good will launch at Portland
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