End of KHM Voluntary Patrol

[C08]

The one time I really wanted them - engine breakdown by No 4 buoy in F6-7, they weren't there but, when they were, which was most of the time at weekends, I reckon they did a pretty good job of keeping errant WAFIs and DAFIs out from under the ferries and generally being helpful.

I generally observed them being officious and shouty with other boats.

 

[Lucky Duck]

That is broadly how I remember them

 

[ashtead]

I thought the “shouty” bit was part of the CPO training they had historically received .

 

[Mark-1]

If they're more than 50m from the shore then they're in the main channel so I pass them green to green.

This. You don't have to go miles out of your way to pass port to port.

I’ve generally resisted that as it might reinforce their misunderstanding about which side they should be on.

Whereas you going mid challenge reinforces their misunderstanding about where small boats should be positioned entering or leaving Portsmouth.

 

[Stemar]

I’ve generally resisted that as it might reinforce their misunderstanding about which side they should be on.

Maybe there should be a sign telling people to drive on the right like can be seen at ferry ports

There are on the Inner Swashway marker and Ballast Pile. OK, someone coming in past the fort doesn't see one, but people leaving have no excuse, though a goodly number don't seem to be able to read.

 

[Dunx]

I thought the “shouty” bit was part of the CPO training they had historically received .

Not sure Mrs Dunx fitted that description when on the patrol…did seem to spend a lot of time towing breakdowns in.