Recent content by Dominic

The extra bits.. I can see a problem. Ulster. Do we take it along as a dinghy or leave it ? There are strongly held views on this. <hr width=100% size=1>

It´s Dibnah ... you daft bugger <hr width=100% size=1>

Geographic Disability Not living in that part of the world I took a broad brush approach. No offense intended. <hr width=100% size=1>

New law That you Must Observe New laws concerning incidents on vessels are also being applied to ALL vessels. So if you fall off your lilo you have to report it. http://www.rya.org.uk/Default.asp?contentID=3607524 From the RYA web site but see jimi´s excellent post on this forum. "The new...

Too many reports.. You raise a good point. If every canoeist raised a report ( albeit because he had broken a fingernail while paddling too vigourously) the nanny state would find this an excellent excuse to ban canoes. Too many reports would either prove the stupidity of the law or in the...

Density of boats. I am in Tenerife. I assumed that the greatest density of boats and thus the greatest density of reports could be generated in those areas. The idea is to demonstrate that this is an unenforceable law by applying pressure both above and below. By all means write to your MP...

The Safety Aspect Yes, I accept that BUT you are breaking the law if you do not report the incident. There is precedent in the courts for observing the law even though doing so put others at risk. <hr width=100% size=1>

They Are Not Qualifications Most of the RYA courses are NOT qualifications - They are teaching courses where you learn new skills, pick up some new tricks, get a different way of doing things, get an assesment of your skill level. The only truly valid qualifications are when you want to take...

A Bit of Oily Spirit What a fuss about nothing. You need a bit of Petroleum Spirit with a dollop of oily goo in your container. ("Tank" is such a modern word). Put the goo in first - it saves the shaking, mixing and jiggerring about which can be so misunderstood on the modern forecourt. The...

78 Answers Hang on - have I insulted the wrong man? Oh well - take to long to explain. I pay Ed Whelan and it is great to see a lawyer come out and give an opinion. Bit strong on the last line. Crucifiction accepted. <hr width=100% size=1>

I suggest that you get a report ready for Mon 15 Nov; By VHF, e-mail, post or any other method to report; touching bottom, pissing over the side, breaking a fingernail while paddling your canoe, the water coming over your wellies while launching. Anything but be inventive. Think now and...

Re: Fast Answers Any one who is on line at this time time of night is a prat. That makes two of us. Sail and live ! <hr width=100% size=1>

Fast Answers I pay him to answer my questions. You don´t. Then you get pissed off because he says he will answer me before he gives you his opinion. Go to sea and drown. <hr width=100% size=1>

Notice to ´Mericans I prefer to call them Merkins. Look it up. <hr width=100% size=1>

How Many Yachts.... I support your idea. But - How many yachts are stolen each year and from where ? Does anyone know ? <hr width=100% size=1>