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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 02 September 2022, 00:10
Replies: 31
Views: 3,681
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Not logged in for some time, so I am several...

Not logged in for some time, so I am several months behind on this sad news. I thought it appropriate however to pay my respects here. Stu was a larger than life character, I first met when he joined...
Forum: Other stuff 20 October 2015, 11:28
Replies: 0
Views: 769
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Dodger Reilly - Race 4 Dodger

Not very RIB related but I would like to spread the word, Please help;

Dodger Reilly is two years old and suffers from medulloblastoma cancer. He has already had several procedures including a...
Forum: Commercial operators 02 June 2015, 22:26
Replies: 26
Views: 5,313
Posted By Doug Stormforce
No I did not. I quoted part of your post and i...

No I did not. I quoted part of your post and i commented on that bit, just as I am doing here.

And I don't think i suggested manuals were better.
Forum: Commercial operators 02 June 2015, 19:18
Replies: 26
Views: 5,313
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Manual Ljs

Some strong opinions here!

Clearly if you were unconscious when you fell over board then an auto LJ would be preferable to manual. However if i risk assess based on facts from my own experience
...
Forum: Commercial operators 04 April 2015, 19:25
Replies: 5
Views: 3,303
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Commercial certificates

Commercially Endorsed Powerboat Level 2 (https://www.stormforce.biz/Products/2/RYA-Powerboat-Level-2.html) for upto 3 miles from nominated departure point by daylight and in favourable weather.
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Forum: Commercial operators 02 April 2015, 13:27
Replies: 0
Views: 1,031
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Fleet manager / Bosun Required

New position.

Info is at Fleet Manager & Bosun | Stormforce Coaching | RYA, MCA & STCW Training, Charter & Racing For Sail, Power & Superyacht...
Forum: Commercial operators 31 March 2015, 21:34
Replies: 0
Views: 1,155
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Senior Instructor Required

Bit rag and stick for this community but always worth spreading the good word...

We are now recruiting a full time permanent Yachtmaster Instructor (sail) to join the team.

The position will...
Forum: Commercial operators 15 March 2015, 18:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Workboat

The workboat code and its predecessor, the brown code both allow a work boat to carry up to 12 passengers plus their crew as well as cargo.

You will need to check the existing coding certificate...
Forum: Commercial operators 11 March 2015, 11:51
Replies: 0
Views: 1,265
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Lead Powerboat Skipper Required

We are recruiting for a seasonal position. The ideal candidate would run powerboat experiences 3 days a week and teach keel boating, PWC or power boating 2 days a week, however we will consider...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 February 2015, 05:54
Replies: 5
Views: 3,433
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Free powerboat level 2 course this weekend

FREE POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 COURSE THIS WEEKEND

Yes, thats right we are giving away one free place on this weekend's RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. There are no strings attached, there are no catches. ...
Forum: Commercial operators 17 November 2014, 19:53
Replies: 9
Views: 3,595
Posted By Doug Stormforce
HI Ian The RYA list is intended for all...

HI Ian

The RYA list is intended for all centres globally. Separately a UK flagged vessel would also have to comply with MCA coding. At an RYA centre inspection the inspector will ask to see an in...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 November 2014, 21:12
Replies: 12
Views: 2,399
Posted By Doug Stormforce
:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 November 2014, 19:48
Replies: 33
Views: 7,815
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Leonard We taught a few RYA Level 2 courses...

Leonard

We taught a few RYA Level 2 courses on these boats back in 2008 and 2009.

From memory they were pretty light, had good fuel consumption and were pretty exciting.

Have fun with it.
...
Forum: Bits and pieces 18 October 2014, 19:14
Replies: 0
Views: 1,175
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Range Rover HSE 4.6lt vogues 1998

My rangey is up for sale- perfect for towing RIBs.

Auction starts at 99p

Range Rover HSE 4.6 Vogue, MOT to Sept 2015 | eBay...
Forum: Other stuff 12 October 2014, 23:21
Replies: 21
Views: 2,968
Posted By Doug Stormforce
No, for all the good reasons given above

No, for all the good reasons given above
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 12 October 2014, 07:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Hi Tim The RYA Powerboat Tender Operator...

Hi Tim

The RYA Powerboat Tender Operator course can be taught using the same boat that RYA Powerboat Advanced Centres already use for advanced training (i.e. coded for night use, planing speed, at...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2014, 15:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Yes, flippant but actually some good questions. ...

Yes, flippant but actually some good questions.

An Advanced Powerboat Instructor is able to deliver this course, clearly a centre will be more likely to use Instructors with super yacht experience...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 October 2014, 06:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Powerboat Tender Operator Course

Hi Nos. Yes, we have put together some scenarios for discussion during the course. In particular dealing with drunken guests wanting to drive, refusing to sit down etc.

We think that those already...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 06 October 2014, 23:14
Replies: 30
Views: 3,191
Posted By Doug Stormforce
I dont think you can insure and expect to get a...

I dont think you can insure and expect to get a pay out for more than the boat is worth. If you over insure and claim you will not get the inflated value you will get what the loss adjuster values...
Forum: Other stuff 21 September 2014, 03:11
Replies: 15
Views: 1,863
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Not an all together fair question- as its not a...

Not an all together fair question- as its not a port hand mark. It's a light vessel. Hence the anchor ball and the fact it has a white anchor light at night, although I suspect it was supposed to be...
Forum: Engines & props 07 September 2014, 07:13
Replies: 3
Views: 6,600
Posted By Doug Stormforce
Mercury / Mariner

https://www.mercury-marine.eu/cache/Documents/Mercury/SeaPro%2015/0/en-GB/DocumentFull.pdf
Forum: Other stuff 20 July 2014, 09:12
Replies: 8
Views: 2,116
Posted By Doug Stormforce
I agree, keeping teaching true to life has...

I agree, keeping teaching true to life has immense value. There are of course skills we teach candidates to use that we would like them to adapt to different situations. The pilotage skills talked...
Forum: Other stuff 18 July 2014, 10:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,116
Posted By Doug Stormforce
why do we ask candidates to find unlit marks on...

why do we ask candidates to find unlit marks on an exam?

It is not because we think they should be using them as way points, it's actually because they are often an easy way of testing pilotage...
Forum: Other stuff 17 July 2014, 23:02
Replies: 8
Views: 2,116
Posted By Doug Stormforce
I echo most of Hamster's comments. At this...

I echo most of Hamster's comments.

At this level i would avoid time/speed/distance. We are really looking for something more accurate. This is invariably driving along one position line (depth...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 11 July 2014, 19:49
Replies: 35
Views: 4,528
Posted By Doug Stormforce
If you think the boat might be for you, fire me...

If you think the boat might be for you, fire me over your thoughts/questions about engine size and anything else by email and i will tell you what I can. If it still sounds suitable then let me know...
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