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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 09 August 2010, 16:52
Replies: 4
Views: 2,010
Posted By whiteminiman
This one?? ...

This one??

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Humber-5-meter-inflatable-dive-boat-Mariner-40-HP-/140437542945?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20b2bad821

That's not an Arancia. There's very few...
Forum: Trailers & towing 25 May 2010, 21:36
Replies: 13
Views: 4,004
Posted By whiteminiman
Similar story to the above, only I lost the whole...

Similar story to the above, only I lost the whole hub assembly and stub axle.... at 50mph, on a dual carraigeway.

Luckily it was fairly late and quiet, and there was enough weight in the van...
Forum: Trailers & towing 04 May 2010, 20:05
Replies: 14
Views: 4,624
Posted By whiteminiman
You can book the test online - the website tells...

You can book the test online - the website tells you which centres can do each type of test.
...
Forum: Commercial operators 09 January 2010, 22:45
Replies: 11
Views: 5,218
Posted By whiteminiman
The HSE recognised FAW should be run to cover a...

The HSE recognised FAW should be run to cover a nominated syllabus outlined by the HSE, and any specific elements that are appropriate to the workplace of the individual.

The ticket should match...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 January 2010, 16:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,349
Posted By whiteminiman
What's wrong with a normal raft with an oar rig?...

What's wrong with a normal raft with an oar rig? or rather, what are you going to gain from a rigid bottom?

I'm not convinced that a rigid bottom would give you any more speed - although it may be...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 13 November 2009, 17:51
Replies: 11
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Posted By whiteminiman
Very Slender Vessel

Very Slender Vessel
Forum: Bits and pieces 07 November 2009, 13:07
Replies: 15
Views: 6,262
Posted By whiteminiman
I fill two on a regular basis at a petrol...

I fill two on a regular basis at a petrol station.

Stand it up on end, and as the fuel pours in, it actually gets more rigid.

They're great for small boats.

Cheers,

WMM
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 April 2009, 10:44
Replies: 34
Views: 6,227
Posted By whiteminiman
Quite a handy guide from the RYA. ...

Quite a handy guide from the RYA.

https://www.rya.org.uk/assets/legal/Web%20Documents/Legal%20Leaflets/Clubs/Premises/CARRIAGE%20AND%20STORAGE%20OF%20PETROL.pdf

WMM
Forum: Trailers & towing 19 August 2008, 17:42
Replies: 24
Views: 6,818
Posted By whiteminiman
Just to re-emphasis Nos4r2's point, using his...

Just to re-emphasis Nos4r2's point, using his example:

On a post-97 car licence without the E category (for trailer), you wouldn't be able to tow that combination even if it was UNLADEN. The issue...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 April 2008, 14:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By whiteminiman
Nobody ever used that word when I was living in...

Nobody ever used that word when I was living in Nantes. In fact, some people were quite uncomfortable using it as my nickname and preferred "le British"

I don't have an English accent ;) And there...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 April 2008, 13:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By whiteminiman
And there are several associations that exist...

And there are several associations that exist independently of the SNSM.

This is a group that I am involved in:

https://securitenautique.free.fr/sommaire.html
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 April 2008, 13:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By whiteminiman
There is indeed such a thing. Have a look at...

There is indeed such a thing.

Have a look at this (very long) conversation.

https://www.rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=5204&highlight=independent+lifeboat

and this website will help too:
...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 04 January 2008, 13:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,122
Posted By whiteminiman
The liquid stuff with an applicator brush (I used...

The liquid stuff with an applicator brush (I used McNett ZipCare) is very messy, but seems to work ok... I've not had any problems, but then I've not used my suit an awful lot.

McNett is a very...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 24 December 2007, 14:20
Replies: 98
Views: 15,396
Posted By whiteminiman
It should be highlighted, that the vast majority...

It should be highlighted, that the vast majority of cases where people have survived prolonged immersion (upto 66 minutes I believe is the record) has been in very very cold water... which not only...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 December 2007, 14:55
Replies: 98
Views: 15,396
Posted By whiteminiman
The child going into help was the one that...

The child going into help was the one that ultimately drowned.

His sister got into difficulty, the boy went into rescue her. The anglers assisted and were able to rescue the girl, but not the boy....
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 December 2007, 14:54
Replies: 98
Views: 15,396
Posted By whiteminiman
No, I've got to disagree with you pretty strongly...

No, I've got to disagree with you pretty strongly there. There is absolutely no comparison between what the RLSS teach in their open water awards, and what Rescue 3 teach.

Unless you've got some...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 December 2007, 13:18
Replies: 98
Views: 15,396
Posted By whiteminiman
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/ne...

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/10/06/npolice206.xml

https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/7006412.stm

The child had submerged underwater. Water that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 22 December 2007, 09:27
Replies: 46
Views: 7,655
Posted By whiteminiman
Not that I use the site at all, but that linked...

Not that I use the site at all, but that linked advert... what was it that made it an "obvious" scam? What sort of things give it away?

Cheers,
WMM
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 December 2007, 23:37
Replies: 98
Views: 15,396
Posted By whiteminiman
RLSS training - whilst very good - does not deal...

RLSS training - whilst very good - does not deal with moving water (apart from Beach Lifeguards, but then the sea is moving in a very different way to a river). The Bronze Medallion used to be part...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 December 2007, 21:42
Replies: 98
Views: 15,396
Posted By whiteminiman
They are. All of the top guys that are...

They are.

All of the top guys that are responsible for delivering Swiftwater Rescue Training in the UK (through Rescue 3 and Rig Systems) have a strong background in whitewater paddling of some...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 December 2007, 17:46
Replies: 98
Views: 15,396
Posted By whiteminiman
I'm not sure whether the stat's are still...

I'm not sure whether the stat's are still accurate today, but I do remember reading a few years back that one third of all deaths "on duty" of rescue professionals were water related.

WMM
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 December 2007, 17:43
Replies: 98
Views: 15,396
Posted By whiteminiman
Many rescue training organisations are now making...

Many rescue training organisations are now making this distinction between Whitewater and Swiftwater.

Basically it's the same thing, water moving down a slope. However, whitewater rescue courses...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 December 2007, 17:05
Replies: 20
Views: 5,694
Posted By whiteminiman
I'm aware of the risks of doing it... I'm trying...

I'm aware of the risks of doing it... I'm trying to understand why those risks exist. So yes, the "science geek" bit :D

Coming alongside something like a Severn, I can see the issues of the stern...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 December 2007, 16:28
Replies: 20
Views: 5,694
Posted By whiteminiman
Thanks for all the feedback guys. Just to...

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

Just to clear up some points.

The pacing isn't being taught by a PBI.
This isn't in the UK.
This has nothing to do with any RYA courses.

We feel that the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 17 December 2007, 13:19
Replies: 20
Views: 5,694
Posted By whiteminiman
Pacing

Now, I realise this is a big no-no as far as the RYA are concerned, but it's a technique that I've actually used quite a lot.

I understand the RYA are saying it's dangerous, yet in this article...
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