Forum: RIBs & ribbing
18 December 2007, 10:40
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In a way, it's only natural - think of the...
In a way, it's only natural - think of the example of an indie boat writing off an engine - for some crews, that means a boat off service and a few weeks of fundraising. Then they see their RNLI...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
15 December 2007, 14:56
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No, wasn't a dig at them at all.
Of course,...
No, wasn't a dig at them at all.
Of course, if fundraising material isn't clear on either side (RNLI or indie) then that should be address so as with all charity collections the public know...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
14 December 2007, 18:13
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Of course they do - they're protected their...
Of course they do - they're protected their (already very large) bank balance.
There's no other reason than protection of their income (as they see it).
A boat that saves lives is a lifeboat....
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 December 2007, 08:00
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
03 December 2007, 07:30
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
02 December 2007, 10:04
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HMCG will normally allow any nearby vessel to...
HMCG will normally allow any nearby vessel to assist WHILST THEY TASK A DECLARED FACILITY.
If it is a straightforward tow job, and the distressed vessel is also willing to accept your assistance...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 November 2007, 08:14
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I think there's two issues here.
Firstly,...
I think there's two issues here.
Firstly, the UK has a clear, formal SAR structure, that depends upon "declared" assets to carry out rescue on behalf of MCA. These assets do, of course, work to...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
20 November 2007, 11:34
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