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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 July 2015, 14:35
Replies: 8
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Posted By jlandells
Germany - River Rhine at Mainz: ...

Germany - River Rhine at Mainz:

https://mietboot.com/henermarin/boots-charter/boots-charter.htm

You'll need your ICC with CEVNI, and it helps to speak German. Boats are nothing special, but...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 09 July 2015, 07:42
Replies: 22
Views: 3,688
Posted By jlandells
It's available for iPhone too, but I'm not sure...

It's available for iPhone too, but I'm not sure it's ideal for RIBbing. From what I understand, it needs a constant GPS signal, so you either need a Bluetooth GPS module, or need your phone mounted...
Forum: Upcoming RIB cruises 27 June 2015, 19:07
Replies: 112
Views: 26,018
Posted By jlandells
This event has just got a whole lot more real for...

This event has just got a whole lot more real for me, as I learned last night that my father's been diagnosed with prostate cancer. :(

Looking forward to seeing you all on the water next weekend.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 March 2015, 20:23
Replies: 4
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Posted By jlandells
Give Mendez Marine a call. They're a good outfit,...

Give Mendez Marine a call. They're a good outfit, based in Swanick.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 25 February 2015, 19:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,258
Posted By jlandells
His coffee's not bad, either! ;)

His coffee's not bad, either! ;)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 February 2015, 21:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,258
Posted By jlandells
Thirded - Paul Glatzel. Pretty much the best...

Thirded - Paul Glatzel. Pretty much the best training you'll get in Poole!
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 February 2015, 10:56
Replies: 114
Views: 26,187
Posted By jlandells
It didn't take long to get back afloat! Took this...

It didn't take long to get back afloat! Took this pic yesterday in Southampton Water:

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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 January 2015, 01:26
Replies: 20
Views: 3,242
Posted By jlandells
I should have qualified my comments as...

I should have qualified my comments as "Germany-specific" ;)

You will need an ICC in Germany. Also, whilst most of the Rhine is free from speed limits (again, my only experience is in Germany)...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 January 2015, 15:22
Replies: 20
Views: 3,242
Posted By jlandells
I can't give you details for your own boat, but...

I can't give you details for your own boat, but I've chartered on the Rhine recently. The skipper will need an ICC, but as long as the skipper is aboard, anyone else can drive.

One important...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 31 December 2014, 09:19
Replies: 36
Views: 4,841
Posted By jlandells
Mine were the night time session on my Advanced...

Mine were the night time session on my Advanced Powerboat course in Plymouth Sound (I had no idea it could get that dark!), and my rough weather handling course that Jon Mendez put on for me! :)
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 December 2014, 17:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By jlandells
To be honest, if I was doing this again, I think...

To be honest, if I was doing this again, I think I'd look for someone like Tim who's more "motor-biased". The course itself is already full of flappy-boat relevant stuff, so having a motor friendly...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 16 December 2014, 14:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,160
Posted By jlandells
Hi, I've been working abroad so took the...

Hi,

I've been working abroad so took the online route. It seems that most of the providers use "navathome" as the underlying supplier, and the material is pretty good. I actually booked through...
Forum: Other stuff 22 November 2014, 09:45
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
Yup! Fat fingers - small phone! ;)

Yup! Fat fingers - small phone! ;)
Forum: Other stuff 22 November 2014, 08:12
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
You'll need a mobile phone power supply that can...

You'll need a mobile phone power supply that can deliver 700-1000mW and a waterproof housing for the boat. Whilst the Pi doesn't necessarily need any cooling (as long as you're not overclocking it) I...
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 20:23
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
Dad points: https://youtu.be/j6zseFi070E

Dad points: https://youtu.be/j6zseFi070E
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 20:22
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
Are you questioning my ability, sir??? ;) ;) ;)

Are you questioning my ability, sir??? ;) ;) ;)
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 20:21
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
They have a special programming language called...

They have a special programming language called Scratch, that's aimed at teaching kids how to program by building their own simple games.
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 20:18
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
We could probably program it to respond to feeds...

We could probably program it to respond to feeds from certain members with something like "I completely disagree!", or other, random outrage quotes! :D
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 20:16
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
I'm around next week, then back in Frankfurt till...

I'm around next week, then back in Frankfurt till Christmas. After that, no idea, other than wanting better access to the UK coast on weekends! ;)

If you can get a Pi over the weekend, I can help...
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 20:01
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
No problem! PM me if I can help getting it setup...

No problem! PM me if I can help getting it setup etc. Am in Swindon next week if you need anything in a hurry! :)
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 19:55
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
Whisper - if you fancy having a bash at...

Whisper - if you fancy having a bash at something, I'd be happy to help with the programming. :)
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 19:33
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
https://youtu.be/PXmCiaRc9XU Imagine the...

https://youtu.be/PXmCiaRc9XU

Imagine the possibilities...

Open the throttles...

Steer 135°...

Make distress call and come back for me...! ;)
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 19:19
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
There's even a Siri interface for it, so you...

There's even a Siri interface for it, so you could simply tell it to turn on your lights, etc.! :)
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 19:02
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
I use it for 2 main things: - Wake on LAN...

I use it for 2 main things:

- Wake on LAN for my desktop so I can access it remotely (since my router blocks WOL packets)
- VPN so I can still access UK sites when I'm out of the country

Would...
Forum: Other stuff 21 November 2014, 18:57
Replies: 62
Views: 8,764
Posted By jlandells
I have one - they're great! :)

I have one - they're great! :)
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