"Finished with engines"...

[Boatless_One]

\"Finished with engines\"...

Not quite boatless, but now only got an Avon Typhoon taking up space in the garage.
A few thoughts on what I have loved and loathed about being a boat owner.

Loved - freedom, fun, getting hands dirty doing real "hands on work", and the genuine helpfulness and friendlyness of most boat owners.

Loathed - Big motor boats with Blue Ensigns.

4 times this year I have been nearly swamped rowing across the north channel in Poole to my mooring - one B*****d even popped below to bring his friends up on deck for a better view before speeding up and turning towards me so I got the full beauty of his wash! And he was flying his "vessel not under intelligent command" blue rag.
Many thanks to the very considerate young jetski rider who witnessed this and came and gave me a very welcome tow back to the yard.

Next time I see the stinkpot in question, he gets a kilo of sugar down his fuel intake. (Or maybe I will have calmed down by then)

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[StanleyBinLid]

Re: kilo of sugar

go for it.. Outrageous behaviour... despite Blue Ensign I will put him down as a yank.. do let me know if you require anything stronger than sugar..

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[Dave_Snelson]

Re: \"Finished with engines\"...

I can't believe that any motor boater would actually do this?? To place another person in danger deliberately is criminal and should be reported to harbour authorities.

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[Boatless_One]

Re: \"Finished with engines\"...

Believe it mate (wasn't you was it?)

I suppose me in my inflatable, with my life jacket on only a hundred yards from shore - perhaps it didn't seem like his antics would be putting me in danger.

Damned uncomfortable and frightening though.

Maybe I should have reported it to the Harbour Authority - mind you he probably owned them!

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