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Posted By Sapphire

This has all been a fascinating discussion so far...

This has all been a fascinating discussion so far - I can see that from the wealth of knowledge and years of experience there will always be a difference of opinion on some issues but I've taken so...

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17 November 2013, 09:29

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Posted By Sapphire

This GPS PLB seems to be very neat and easily...

This GPS PLB seems to be very neat and easily attached via a lanyard - maybe to a zipper or the loop on the LJ. (I also have spinlock deckvest (lite) LJ)

ACR ResQLink+ Buoyant GPS PLB - Only...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 November 2013, 20:39

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Posted By Sapphire

thats cool, I would only want the AIS thing as...

thats cool, I would only want the AIS thing as toy for my nosey friends to see where I am (and to show off to them hehe) so the APP for the phone is ideal!!!!

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 November 2013, 20:30

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a house by the sea

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Posted By Sapphire

Here's my view in Southampton. I took this photo...

Here's my view in Southampton. I took this photo in 2011 when I moved here from London.

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 November 2013, 20:04

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Posted By Sapphire

oooh I do like AIS as I follow loads of vessels...

oooh I do like AIS as I follow loads of vessels on the marine traffic website but had never considered it for my little rib!!! I may be tempted to get one as a gadget so that my friends can track me...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 November 2013, 20:01

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Posted By Sapphire

Very good advice PeterM , thanks, I must have a...

Very good advice PeterM , thanks, I must have a read of that post by Mustrib. Sods law if its gonna happen it will happen to me!!!! :eek: - when it comes to personal safety i don't think price...

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 November 2013, 19:53

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Posted By Sapphire

Thank you Shinyshoe , thats very informative. ...

Thank you Shinyshoe , thats very informative. I'm learning all the time and all advice is very much appreciated!!

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 November 2013, 19:45

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Posted By Sapphire

This is true!!! Thanks for the quick replies...

This is true!!!

Thanks for the quick replies !!!

Forum: RIBs & ribbing

16 November 2013, 19:20

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Posted By Sapphire

EPIRB or Handheld DSC radio?

Hello all,
As a novice to ribbing (and awaiting delivery of my RIB in January) I seem to have most of my newbie questions answered in the thousands of threads on here (after careful keyword...

10 November 2013, 20:35

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Posted By Sapphire

'Piranha' could work!! :thumbs: Do let me...

'Piranha' could work!! :thumbs:

Do let me know when you are on the water .. as soon as I get my boat delivered I'll be posting here loads to get to know local people with ribs! And good luck...

10 November 2013, 20:25

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Posted By Sapphire

Hi I was thinking that (Sapphire is my usual...

Hi I was thinking that (Sapphire is my usual forum name too) but there are already loads of 'Sapphires' out there so I was thinking of something more unique . Might be easier when the rib...

10 November 2013, 19:45

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Posted By Sapphire

I'm based in Ocean Village and will keep the rib...

I'm based in Ocean Village and will keep the rib permanently on the water .. so yes I intend to get out there at every possible chance despite the weather!! Luckily my warm biking gear doubles up as...

10 November 2013, 19:32

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