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Forum: Other stuff 29 August 2008, 18:47
Replies: 11
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Posted By portishead_adam
That is correct. True, but only...

That is correct.





True, but only because it says RIBCRAFT almost bigger than it says PORTISHEAD LIFEBOAT! ;)
Forum: Other stuff 29 August 2008, 09:54
Replies: 11
Views: 3,023
Posted By portishead_adam
All, Please see a copy below of the press...

All,

Please see a copy below of the press release from our website:

During a regular training session in heavy seas, the lifeboat sustained structural damage causing the crew to issue a MAYDAY....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 19 October 2006, 18:23
Replies: 210
Views: 69,385
Posted By portishead_adam
I've just read this entire thread in 1...

I've just read this entire thread in 1 sitting.... quite a marathon!

I am a coxswain at Portishead - an independent boat. Below are a few (more) thoughts and comments for the melting pot.

1) We...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 30 March 2004, 09:28
Replies: 25
Views: 10,688
Posted By portishead_adam
Facetious or not, I would suggest that the...

Facetious or not, I would suggest that the "Adverse weather conditions" would have been more likely to cause a capsize in this circumstance than recklessness.

You could take it a step futher and...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 March 2004, 20:12
Replies: 25
Views: 10,688
Posted By portishead_adam
Apologies to all.... I am still waiting for the...

Apologies to all.... I am still waiting for the photos. I'll post them asap.

In the meantime, here is a copy of the handout I gave the crew to accompany the drills.

Capsize Drills

WHY DO I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 March 2004, 14:54
Replies: 25
Views: 10,688
Posted By portishead_adam
I managed to get dome photos taken of the capsize...

I managed to get dome photos taken of the capsize exercise... I'll post them up here if people are interested...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 03 March 2004, 08:55
Replies: 25
Views: 10,688
Posted By portishead_adam
Jools... We will inded be at the marina. We used...

Jools... We will inded be at the marina. We used to do a quick run through in the marina in the morning, then go out into the channel in the afternoon....

We only did it the once... The amount of...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 March 2004, 09:27
Replies: 25
Views: 10,688
Posted By portishead_adam
It can be done! We are doing an exercise on...

It can be done! We are doing an exercise on Sunday, so I'll make sure I get some photos and post them up here!

Obviously much easier with a self righting bag... but perhaps a scarier experience!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 March 2004, 19:53
Replies: 25
Views: 10,688
Posted By portishead_adam
Anyone?? 58 views and no replies?? OK. Lets...

Anyone?? 58 views and no replies??

OK. Lets move the goalposts a bit.... Has anyone here ever capsized a RIB? Lets hear some war stories....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 01 March 2004, 17:03
Replies: 25
Views: 10,688
Posted By portishead_adam
Righting a capsized RIB

Can anyone point me to any internet resources on righting a capsized RIB?

I am happy with the theory, but have to deliver this to a bunch of relative newcomers to RIBbing, and as I can't draw I'd...
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