One reason why a RIB is better for inshore work

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

whats that supply ship in the background?

That is the Coastguard Tug Anglian Monarch

[Cookee]

The RNLI were told in no uncertain terms that hurtling along creating huge wakes at the Southampton boat show wasn't a good idea either .......... even if they were trying to keep up with a helicopter! People couldn't walk along the pontoons!

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by malthouse

That is the Coastguard Tug Anglian Monarch

wow I didnt realise they had a proper boat!

Here is the one I am on at the Moment

http://www.sawicon.no/images/geobay_big.jpg

[verytricky]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Bloody amateurs...............

Amateur, definition:
1) A person who engages in an art, science, study, or athletic activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.
2) A person who does not accept money for participating in an event.



We can argue the 'bloody', but not the amateur, which, by definition, they are.