Recent content by Althorne

I was quite aware of the difference Guernseyman but my visits can't be restricted just to your lovely island especially as the friends we visit live in St Helier. It's a long way to come every 4 or 5 years from the Thames and to endure the rip off's all common on the mainland for the sake of...

It would seem that the masters of the CI's want to put up the price of diesel to roughly what ours might be if red loses it's rebate and an appeal of sorts from Mike Stevens in Jersey wants us all to help prevent it. (PBO page 6 issue 476 August 2006). Now I'm always ready to fight to make...

Why not take it down to them on an extended cruise. Leave it there and visit several times over the summer then cruise it back home in time for hibernation?

Bridgemarsh Marine has pontoons that you can use at fairly reasonable cost for the occassional stopover. River Crouch just inland from Burnham, nicely protected and safe from vandals with 24hr on site security. Nothing fancy but new showers and toilets, no food or bar but most marine repair...

Re: Fox\'s must have too much business! Was a little concerned about the proximity of the road and access for vandals though when away from the boat and the little bar on the quay is open at some very odd hours - and no breakfasts.......wierd.

Re: Fox\'s must have too much business! .....Yes!! Spent a night or two in amongst to concrete and boat buildingsheds at Neptune. Not too impressed with the scenery. But saw Pirates of the Carrabian during bad weather one night there so journey to open water allowed the imagination to roam.

Fox\'s must have too much business! Tried contacting Fox's Marina (rigging dept) today after being recommended to them by Lewmar but they kept switching the 'phone off before answering (2 numbers given) so have to assume they have so many customers they don't need any more. My friend (who was...

.........anchor windlass next week. Should the windlass be raised above the bowroller so that when the Bruce anchor pivots over the roller the chain does not lose any grip and if so by how much or doesn't it matter?

I think aircraft might be the first to get the chop. They produce the most pollution of all transport, but then of course there's the chinese. Not sure if I want to do without my takeaway every friday night!!!!!

With paddle and backrest I paid about £430 I think. Bought 6 different ones at the time for grandchildren so exact price unknown. Roy

Complete with paddle, backrest and straps plus lifting toggles fixed back and front. Good, used condition with some scratches but no punctures, holes or repairs. Used for 2 summers. Ideal to introduce child with adult to the water or fresh young teenager first season canoeing. Very suitable for...

Europress lifestyle "interactive Sailing" aboard a J/105 with realistic weather and sailing patterns you can alter to be different each time. Over 40 video tutorials as well as the racing simulator means it can be used as a teaching/learning tool as well as for fun. £5 + £1.50 Post

Sailing video\'s Understanding RADAR helps any boat owner get the best from their radar. Particularly good for small boat use. Shows how to operate, interpet info and how to use to use to avoid collisions. VHF, all you need to know. Shows how to operate and pass the exam. £5 + £1.50 post each

In perfect order and can email pictures. Model is "Sestrel". Is very robustly made in metal not plastic with rubber protected front light, 3.5 inch card and oil fill drain and refill screws at both back and front and is fully serviceable so gaurantees a long life. Adjustments and magnets in/on...

Almost new Crewsaver buoyancy aid for small dog. 5-10kgs/11-22lbs. Suited our Jack Russell and would fit something a little bigger. £12 including postage.