Recent content by nonitoo

Getting back to the original question, as always, it depends on a number of factors. In coming to a decision whether to stand on or give way then consideration should be given to some of the following. COLREGS (of course) Does Rule 10 (j) apply. Weather. Are you sure you have been seen from...

In this clip you can see two drives at different times, one to port and one to starboard. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/9214559/Queens-Diamond-Jubilee-barge-Gloriana-launched-onto-Thames.html Tom

ICC replaced earlier this year. I see it is now slightly differently laid out. My new one just says "Yes" under the Power section. I phoned the RYA and they confirmed that this DOES cover me up to 24mtrs/80GT. Apparently if you are only covered up to 10 mtrs the ICC will be endorsed as...

We did consider the narrow boat option but have elected to, for the next few years anyway, to blow the "marina fees" hiring a boat on the French waterways for a couple of weeks a year. That way we get to enjoy the weather and pace of life there, forcing down the local food and wine -sigh- if we...

Thanks Steve, and the others, for your good wishes. I am sure you will enjoy your new craft. Don't take my comments about the Solent sailors too much to heart. It is just that the place is so crowded that the unpleasant ones crop up more often than usual. Their aggression and bluster is...

Our last boat is sold ! Five years of fun, lunches in Boulogne, wandering the French canals, visiting Paris, up the Thames and along the south coast to the Solent. Time to move on to pastures new and won't miss the winter preparation, insurance costs, marina fees (and "what's going to stop...

I use a valise type and was mightily surprised that the last time I had it serviced it cost over 60% of the purchase price. Last time it will be serviced. Next time I will sell it (correctly described) on Ebay and use the proceeds to defray the cost of a new one. That way someone gets a cheap...

Once again, good advice, thank you. I'll give them a call and see how things go. Tom

Thanks everyone, I wondered if Essex Boatyards might be quite a convenient Broker. They quote 8% - is this standard ? Is it normally negotiable ? Tom

Hi there, I've been away for various reasons for some time and we have decided that it is time to move on and intend selling our boat. Any suggestions for a suitable broker for the sale of a 4 year old Bayliner 275SB powered by a 200 hp diesel though a Brovo III outdrive? We are based in the...

I am baffled as to how the Spanish Authorities can make such a charge work, after all the ship is only in for the day ! Inventory on arrival and on departure - hardly practicable. I suspect it is the ship going through the motions in case a Spanish official is wandering about. Tom

I prefer a sheet bend (either single or, preferrably, double) - joins any sizes of rope. Tom

Some 30+ years ago, taking my very new wife cruising, and on passage from Tobermory to Isle Ornsay in glassy conditions we spotted a basking shark and my wife said that it was interesting to see the little one following the big one ! She was a bit disturbed when I said the that 'little one' was...

Back to the OP's point, the only time I have been asked for proof of holding a licence (ICC/CEVNI) was at a lock in the Canal du Nord in France. He also wanted to see my SSR. That was the only time in a two month inland waterways trip. Tom

I have read this thread with interest and am intrigued that the poster is perfectly happy to ignore the requirements. He is going to have an interesting time with the douaniers on the other side ! Don't forget to use the French inland waterways he will require a licence from VNF (see...