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Old 28 August 2006, 22:56   #1
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Two days ago, I witnessed a large rib (7m?) out of boat lane, beached near swimmers in gear, engine tilted, prop spinning, crewed by three guys one helming without kill key, the other pushing tube from beach near prop and third yanking the anchor to try and free themselves! When they did eventually get some water underneath, the helmsman proceeded to walk around console with boat still moving and in gear to sort the boat out! Will people ever learn?
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Old 29 August 2006, 07:32   #2
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Will people ever learn?
Yes. When they hit the rocks at 30knots, or see someone's limbs flying up from the prop.

And the RYA still say no need for licencing.....
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Old 29 August 2006, 07:52   #3
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Yes. When they hit the rocks at 30knots, or see someone's limbs flying up from the prop.

And the RYA still say no need for licencing.....
What has licensing got to do with being a Knob? Doesn't stop licensed car drivers from behaving like fools... so why should it stop a power boat driver.. or sailor..?

..I am "Pro" licensing, as it happens.. but that won't stop stupidity
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I'd be interested to know where as we saw some behaviour like that in Priory Bay, IOW last Friday.
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How about a bit of name and shame? If anyone gets a chance to get a snap of poor boat practice, post it here for everyone to see!
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That sounds like a pretty good idea.
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I could start with a hard fishing dory that cut my sons up (they were driving, I was in a ringo off the back!) from a non-right of way position and then proceded to try and intimidate them.

Having realised that I was pulling my way back to the boat to have my own conversation with them, and that my sons were both quoting the right "rules of the road" (which they would as they are both PB2 qualified!) they f**ked off quick smart!
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How about a bit of name and shame? If anyone gets a chance to get a snap of poor boat practice, post it here for everyone to see!
I like that idea - is www.twatsinboats.com taken ?
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Licensening is the only way. a number on your boat, rib, Jet Ski,
to be allowed to buy and operate a craft in most cases able to do 35/45 knts
knowing nothing about tides etc, is madness, would you be happy with 14 year old driving a car with no instruction, I have to be registered with DEFA to spay the fruit trees. with the amout of PWC,s and small boats sales increasing it will only be a matter of time before it has to happen
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Old 29 August 2006, 23:27   #10
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I was left dumbstruck - so were many others on the beach. I've never seen anything like it. And the lifeguards on the beach did nothing! I have a photo of the boat but on this ocassion I'm going to keep it to myself.
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You can tell us where it was though....Can't you?
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Old 30 August 2006, 00:17   #12
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Oh yes, sorry. Near Salcombe!
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Oh yes, sorry. Near Salcombe!
That'll be that Cookee then!
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whats the big secret all about show the pic,maybe he will see it and wont do it again
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maybe these guys would have appreciated some help instead of taking the piss out of them.

i once remember doing a major boo boo which ended up in the rib departing the trailer and landing on the slip, along way from the water!

i could really have done with some help rather than the onlookers having a laugh at my lack of experience.

i still make the odd cock up now which as i am older than back then , my pride will get dented, however i am still glad for people to offer there help to me.

a bit of wisdom will generally always be gratefully received, so would an extra pair of hands to push the grounded boat off the beach!
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We weren't having a laugh for goodness sake, far from it. We were absolutely flabbergasted to see what was happening. We were sat way up the beach, and anyhow going anywhere near that boat with its prop spinning would have been suicidal! Earlier in the day, they caught my anchor line when leaving the boat lane. This really was a case of common sense (or rather the lack of it!) and respect for the safety of others in the vicinity.
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maybe these guys would have appreciated some help instead of taking the piss out of them.

i once remember doing a major boo boo which ended up in the rib departing the trailer and landing on the slip, along way from the water!

i could really have done with some help rather than the onlookers having a laugh at my lack of experience.

i still make the odd cock up now which as i am older than back then , my pride will get dented, however i am still glad for people to offer there help to me.

a bit of wisdom will generally always be gratefully received, so would an extra pair of hands to push the grounded boat off the beach!

Unfortunately not all the time-I got told where to go last week when doing just that- http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15875
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This really was a case of common sense (or rather the lack of it!) and respect for the safety of others in the vicinity.
I think we have to realize that some people just do not have that common sense. Some people are completely blind for there own safety and of others, but I really dont think many of these people go out deliberately to act in such a way! If i see somebody acting in an extremely unsafe way, I will try and help them. If they tell me to get lost, well I have tried.

Im all for keeping people in this sport, and not for putting others down (no matter how stupid they are or look!) As I have said earlier, I have learnt by my mistakes and have greatfully accepted others help & wisdom.

Im all for the fun that comes with boating, ive put myself in some fantastically stupid positions over the last 20 years.

But it still makes me cringe when i see some people without a clue turn up on the slipway. But I am happy for them.

The sea is one of the few places that one can turn up with no certificates or paperwork and have some freedom and an adventure. If you cock it up, it may take your life, but so may crossing the road.
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