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Which is a sensible solution to your situation.
An American view of the RNLI
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Which is a sensible solution to your situation.
Tidewaiter2
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+1 for stay on it, not in it, our identical circumstances, never any nice size 3 shoes she likes, and has to make her own shorter 3 hook safety lines-all made for 2m+ and more like waterski tows for her.
If LJ's come in different weights/sizes, why not safety lines?
there must be kids and small adults aplenty out there.
Oh, BTW, don't get her on the subject of 'pretty pink' impractical colour, sunny days only rated ladies deckies
AntarcticPilot
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+1 for stay on it, not in it, our identical circumstances, never any nice size 3 shoes she likes, and has to make her own shorter 3 hook safety lines-all made for 2m+ and more like waterski tows for her.
If LJ's come in different weights/sizes, why not safety lines?
there must be kids and small adults aplenty out there.
Oh, BTW, don't get her on the subject of 'pretty pink' impractical colour, sunny days only rated ladies deckies
Of course, the up-side is that she can often buy kid's sizes - which are zero-rated for VAT!
And yes, she has a pink lifejacket
Tidewaiter2
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Of course, the up-side is that she can often buy kid's sizes - which are zero-rated for VAT!
And yes, she has a pink lifejacket
Yes, but she gets fed up with boys trizers fashions. Her ... looks big in girls
Hmmm, mine must be missing the feminine 'pink' gene, red LJ's, tops, socks etc, but nothing 'pink'.
Still, at least I don't have to do all the electrics/electronics, sewing and woodworking in our Life
Kukri
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That is a really good one, Bill. Thanks.
Rigger Mortice
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And to get back on topic once more...........
It really is reassuring to read the first two posts in this thread.
After seeing all the negativity aimed at the RNLI on the other threads, I'm pleased to see that at least some people do appreciate the work done by RNLI. Inevitably they are not perfect in everything they do, but the majority of the time they do sterling work.
It really is reassuring to read the first two posts in this thread.
After seeing all the negativity aimed at the RNLI on the other threads, I'm pleased to see that at least some people do appreciate the work done by RNLI. Inevitably they are not perfect in everything they do, but the majority of the time they do sterling work.
Dockhead
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It is very sad, but the USCG since 9/11 have become gruff, militaristic, suspicious, and often rather unhelpful and unfriendly (not always, but sickeningly often). Helping pleasure boaters is not one of their main jobs, and is actually not their job at all unless you are truly in imminent danger of life and limb. You are interesting to them from the point of view of whether you might be carrying drugs or terrorists, or whether you might intend to (gasp) visit Cuba illegally (something my father did every year for decades in his yacht, until he finally got sick of the constant harrassment). They come on board with their jackboots and not infrequently tear your boat apart looking for drugs. I hate to say all of this, but it is the sad reality.
The "bedside manner" of the UK Coast Guards is utterly and entirely different. But I think that this is just one small piece of a larger picture -- the UK is a fundamentally seagoing nation; you have an entire culture of going to sea and all of the different institutions needed to support that. Including even no taxes, no documentation, no licenses required to go to sea -- as it it is the God-given and inalienable right of every Englishman to go to sea without any interference from anyone. It's a good place to be a sailor
maxi77
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It is very sad, but the USCG since 9/11 have become gruff, militaristic, suspicious, and often rather unhelpful and unfriendly (not always, but sickeningly often). Helping pleasure boaters is not one of their main jobs, and is actually not their job at all unless you are truly in imminent danger of life and limb. You are interesting to them from the point of view of whether you might be carrying drugs or terrorists, or whether you might intend to (gasp) visit Cuba illegally (something my father did every year for decades in his yacht, until he finally got sick of the constant harrassment). They come on board with their jackboots and not infrequently tear your boat apart looking for drugs. I hate to say all of this, but it is the sad reality.
The "bedside manner" of the UK Coast Guards is utterly and entirely different. But I think that this is just one small piece of a larger picture -- the UK is a fundamentally seagoing nation; you have an entire culture of going to sea and all of the different institutions needed to support that. Including even no taxes, no documentation, no licenses required to go to sea -- as it it is the God-given and inalienable right of every Englishman to go to sea without any interference from anyone. It's a good place to be a sailor
Mind you the USA has had a seagoing traditon at least for as long as they have been able to have traditions. After all one of the excuses for the war of 1812 was the supposed 'pressing' of supposedly US sailors on US flagged vessels. For the 'land of the free' you seem to have allowed yourselves to become a trifle over regulated
Sybarite
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the UK is a fundamentally seagoing nation; you have an entire culture of going to sea and all of the different institutions needed to support that. Including even no taxes, no documentation, no licenses required to go to sea -- as it it is the God-given and inalienable right of every Englishman to go to sea without any interference from anyone. It's a good place to be a sailor
I wouldn't go there if I were you...
Rigger Mortice
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Why not? I've certainly never had to produce any documentation.
Searush
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My harbour master requires sight of my insurance schedule before accepting my annual mooring fees.
And I had to show my registration certificate to get the Warrant to wear my Defaced Blue Ensign.
But that's about it.
King Penguin
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And to get back on topic once more...........
It really is reassuring to read the first two posts in this thread.
After seeing all the negativity aimed at the RNLI on the other threads, I'm pleased to see that at least some people do appreciate the work done by RNLI. Inevitably they are not perfect in everything they do, but the majority of the time they do sterling work.
+1
fisherman
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Going back to our American cousins I heard the USS Stark call in with a medivac problem about 0800 one morning, you could hear the Navy slipping into top gear from miles away. By 0840 the Cg was reporting the casualty (tried to pass a kidney stone, ouch!) sitting up in bed at Treliske hospital and feeling a lot better. After a few more minutes the slightly dazed voice of the Stark CO came on to express his complete admiration for a slick and swift rescue operation.
prv
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A forum reason rather than a practical one. Documents required (or not) for visiting foreign countries (particularly France) is up there with anchor choice among topics you don't want to invite onto a thread.
Pete
Rigger Mortice
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My harbour master requires sight of my insurance schedule before accepting my annual mooring fees.
And I had to show my registration certificate to get the Warrant to wear my Defaced Blue Ensign.
But that's about it.
My mooring people ask me if I have insurance. I tell them that I have and they have never asked me to produce it. It must be my honest looking appearance!
I never had you down as a blue ensign type. Are you sure that it is wise to come out of the closet on this forum?
marklucas
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What happened to the old trick I learnt at Scouts - taught to me by grandfather when I was only 7?
Take your analogue watch, make sure it is on sun time e.g. if it is on BST push it back an hour in the UK, aim the hour hand at the sun - 12 is pointing due South. Should work in the Southern Hemisphere - it'll just point North!
mikefleetwood
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Just imagine what it would be like if some bright spark decided it would be a good idea to merge RNLI, MCA/CG and UKBA? 
wotayottie
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So the RNLI are beyond any criticism in your view.
Rigger Mortice
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CG and RNLI would work together without problem....they do already.
But UKBA? Delete your posting before it gives them ideas!!!!
But UKBA? Delete your posting before it gives them ideas!!!!
glashen
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Just imagine what it would be like if some bright spark decided it would be a good idea to merge RNLI, MCA/CG and UKBA?
Can you imagine the reaction on here, if you think the RNLI thread is long that would be nothing!