snowleopard
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If one meets another boat in mid-ocean it is normal to call up on VHF for a chat. One skipper I sailed with carried this on after reaching coastal waters and got some very grumpy responses.
Do you wave?
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andymcp
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My name's Andy and I am a waver too.My name's Ian and I'm a waver
I think the majority of people are. The problem is I Always wonder at what distance away from another boat it it OK not to wave.
So next question is at what distance do you stop waving?
I don't worry too much about when to stop waving, more when is the correct time to wave as boats approach? You are obviously in each others' line of sight for some time, and I normally wait until I can see the helm/crew clearly. But the few seconds before that are a bit I-can-see-you-you-can-see-me-are-we-going-to-wave?!
Danny Jo
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I called another yacht for a chat off North West Scotland. It was a much larger yacht being sailed by a single handed Frenchman. I knew the yacht's name because he had been berthed near us at Stromness. We overtook him because we went close inshore around Cape Wrath while he stood two or three miles off. He responded on Ch 16 but declined to change to a working channel on hearing that the purpose of my call was to welcome him to the Hebrides.
On reflection, I concluded I was wrong to attempt to use VHF "for a chat".
mlthomas
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Yes, always wave. Better still, dropped the ensign last weekend to one of HMS finest and they responded too. Instantly !!
wetspot
Active Member
Is this wavers anonymous ??
I am a waver too
especially when I go past you at full throttle, laughing to myself just as you hit my wake!!
I have not come across a non responsive waver yet?
I am a waver too
especially when I go past you at full throttle, laughing to myself just as you hit my wake!!
I have not come across a non responsive waver yet?
RAF
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WAVING
I always wave ever since I was encouraged to do so by my parents on my first sailing trip at the age of 5. I am now the wrong side of 50.
I am frequently agitated when people do not have the courtsey to wave back because I know only too well that when they need some help they will be screaming down the VHF.
I always wave ever since I was encouraged to do so by my parents on my first sailing trip at the age of 5. I am now the wrong side of 50.
I am frequently agitated when people do not have the courtsey to wave back because I know only too well that when they need some help they will be screaming down the VHF.
Fire99
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I wave at virtually all boats, except maybe the odd one doing something ridiculous.
Politeness is free and a simple wave and a wave back can brighten a day up.
Us east southerners are notorious for not saying hello to strangers etc but a little effort goes a long way I say.
Politeness is free and a simple wave and a wave back can brighten a day up.
Us east southerners are notorious for not saying hello to strangers etc but a little effort goes a long way I say.
Seanick
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Manners are the lubricating oils of society.
My 20 month old son seems to get more waves back than I do!
My 20 month old son seems to get more waves back than I do!
Leighb
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[QUOTE
I don't worry too much about when to stop waving, more when is the correct time to wave as boats approach? You are obviously in each others' line of sight for some time, and I normally wait until I can see the helm/crew clearly. But the few seconds before that are a bit I-can-see-you-you-can-see-me-are-we-going-to-wave?![/QUOTE]
This is very like the tricky etiquette thing of seeing someone you know coming towards you down the road. When do you smile, how long to maintain eye contact, when to speak.
Very easy to end up with face cramp from a too long held rather sickly grin
I am a waver on the water, and in the small village here I tend to say Good morning/afternoon, although some people do look surprised/suspicious.
I don't worry too much about when to stop waving, more when is the correct time to wave as boats approach? You are obviously in each others' line of sight for some time, and I normally wait until I can see the helm/crew clearly. But the few seconds before that are a bit I-can-see-you-you-can-see-me-are-we-going-to-wave?![/QUOTE]
This is very like the tricky etiquette thing of seeing someone you know coming towards you down the road. When do you smile, how long to maintain eye contact, when to speak.
Very easy to end up with face cramp from a too long held rather sickly grin
I am a waver on the water, and in the small village here I tend to say Good morning/afternoon, although some people do look surprised/suspicious.
steve350
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Yes mostly wave. Certainly always respond to a wave. What puzzles me are the people who seem to solicit a wave, they watch as you draw nearer and then the instant you wave they turn away.
status
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My name is Stuart and I am a waver!
My concern is more the type of wave. You see, I am a give it all, arm over the head back and forth type. SWMBO is a more reserved quick flash of the palm in front of the chest.
Am I over doing it? Should I tone it down a little, say just a raising of the right arm. I think SWMBO is too under stated and have tried to encourage her to be more outgoing.
She just thinks I'm a nutter. Thats marriage for you!
My concern is more the type of wave. You see, I am a give it all, arm over the head back and forth type. SWMBO is a more reserved quick flash of the palm in front of the chest.
Am I over doing it? Should I tone it down a little, say just a raising of the right arm. I think SWMBO is too under stated and have tried to encourage her to be more outgoing.
She just thinks I'm a nutter. Thats marriage for you!
jenku
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I wave, but I have a "waving order":
1. Other sailboats: wave
2. Slow wooden mobos: wave
3. Plastic mobos: no wave, but return wave if boat behave seamanlike and/or has pretty girls aboard
4. Big washy Gin Palace: no wave, no return
5. Speedboats and jetskis: no comment needed.
1. Other sailboats: wave
2. Slow wooden mobos: wave
3. Plastic mobos: no wave, but return wave if boat behave seamanlike and/or has pretty girls aboard
4. Big washy Gin Palace: no wave, no return
5. Speedboats and jetskis: no comment needed.
OGITD
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Yes!...I Wave!!
My name is John, and my boats name is Gina....and Yes!....I most definitely wave, firstly as a friendly gesture to fellow Mariners, and secondly to indicate, and have confirmed that all is well. Not only did I wave...but on our way back to Troon on Sunday I was positively posing for photographs / videos...I just think my 23' bilge-keel must of been adopting some photo worthy angles in that particular sea.
My name is John, and my boats name is Gina....and Yes!....I most definitely wave, firstly as a friendly gesture to fellow Mariners, and secondly to indicate, and have confirmed that all is well. Not only did I wave...but on our way back to Troon on Sunday I was positively posing for photographs / videos...I just think my 23' bilge-keel must of been adopting some photo worthy angles in that particular sea.
colingr
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That's a shame. I have a speedboat, I wave to everyone, keep out of the way of raggies and watch my wake in close quarters. Why tar all of us with the same brush.
I'm not going to wave to you anymore
jimi
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Bit of deviation, anyone remember the old VW wave?
Wunja
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My name is Vince and it is two days since I waved.
In Holland waving to other sailing boats is mandatory. It is a way of saying "We are fellows of the water, sharing a passion and what a jolly nice day it is too".
I tend not to wave to barges as it is difficilt to see the crew behind the dirty glass of the bridge and if they do lean out of the wheel house as you bounce up and down in their wake, rarely do they respond in kind.
In Holland waving to other sailing boats is mandatory. It is a way of saying "We are fellows of the water, sharing a passion and what a jolly nice day it is too".
I tend not to wave to barges as it is difficilt to see the crew behind the dirty glass of the bridge and if they do lean out of the wheel house as you bounce up and down in their wake, rarely do they respond in kind.
Easticks28
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On the Broads it's common practice to 'nod'. With the tiller in one hand and the main in the other, we find waving difficult.....
All are are acknowledged except GPs!
All are are acknowledged except GPs!
T_C
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We wave
The children always wave at and receive a wave back from MODplod.
Strange that they have never thought of doing that to land based coppers...
The children always wave at and receive a wave back from MODplod.
Strange that they have never thought of doing that to land based coppers...
richgiddens
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We very often have this sort of conversation,
' did he wave back?'
'think so'
'no, he was scratching his head'
'miserable sod'
'I think his wife did'
'better wave again in case he didn't see it'
etc etc
' did he wave back?'
'think so'
'no, he was scratching his head'
'miserable sod'
'I think his wife did'
'better wave again in case he didn't see it'
etc etc
AJB43
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I too am a waver and always respond to others waving. I also encourage others on my boat to wave. It costs nothing and does make life on the water even more pleasant.
I may have a rose tinted view, but I also see it as an acknowledgement that we are all sharing a love of boating and all looking out for each other if difficulties arise.
ps I dont wave at mobos with people in wheelhouses cos I normally cant see them !
I may have a rose tinted view, but I also see it as an acknowledgement that we are all sharing a love of boating and all looking out for each other if difficulties arise.
ps I dont wave at mobos with people in wheelhouses cos I normally cant see them !
