Oliveoyl
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T'was Smiffy who said his post wasn't a troll, + i would put him in the category of "troll spotters", not trolls IMHO. he does , howver, have an unusual peppering of CAPITALS and ???
Oen
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Ken, I was thinking, he CAN play the bagpipes, but doesn't. Variations on a theme, eh?
Sultans_Kapitein
RIP
Ja, but where do most trolls come from ? Scandinavia, so maybe our friend from Finland could tell us a thing or two about Trolls ja eller nei ?
Sans Bateau
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GAFIRS enthusiastic volunteers who love what they do, OK so are the RNLI, however, look at it this way. On the land we are covered by an excellent ambulance and paramedic service. Go to any large public gathering (Solent on a summer weekend) and you will find St Johns Ambulance, ready and willing to work with the ambulance service, purely because they love what they do.
No TROLL!!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
No TROLL!!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Solitaire
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GAFIRS is one of several independent inshore rescue services operating in the Solent. They perform a very valuable addition to the RNLI services and are co-ordinated by CG.
You can read more on their web sites - although Cowes is a bit out of date.
GAFIRS
Cowes Inshore Rescue
Hamble Rescue
You can read more on their web sites - although Cowes is a bit out of date.
GAFIRS
Cowes Inshore Rescue
Hamble Rescue
BrendanS
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and all cover specific areas and are called out by coastguard, who can ask them to cover other areas if too many shouts on in one area.
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Ok, I am starting to get a handle on why they are there, and has been said, they perform a valuable service, or I believe the CG wouldn't entertain them.
When I was looking at the RNLI Stations for the Solent area, it just looked so very well covered, with a variety of craft able to respond to different needs. Maybe what I haven't got much of a grasp of, is how busy the Solent is?
It isn't my sailing area, and the Bristol Channel is no doubt very quiet in comparison? We do have our moments though, all too often unfortunately, especially in the summer months when the visiters are here.
When I was looking at the RNLI Stations for the Solent area, it just looked so very well covered, with a variety of craft able to respond to different needs. Maybe what I haven't got much of a grasp of, is how busy the Solent is?
It isn't my sailing area, and the Bristol Channel is no doubt very quiet in comparison? We do have our moments though, all too often unfortunately, especially in the summer months when the visiters are here.
Seagreen
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Ok, so now I know what GAFIRS is. Same as the Sidmouth Rescue service down 'ere.
But I am confused as to why trolls have to heated at this time of year, either by diesel or gas. isn't this something the RSPCA ought to get involved in?
But I am confused as to why trolls have to heated at this time of year, either by diesel or gas. isn't this something the RSPCA ought to get involved in?
Chrissie
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GAFIRS, great bunch of people, and I know that should I or my kids have a mishap out on the water, they would be there to help us very quickly.
The Solent is the M25 of the coast, and needs all the emergency services it can muster on a busy day.
Chrissie
The Solent is the M25 of the coast, and needs all the emergency services it can muster on a busy day.
Chrissie
BrendanS
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If you go out into the Solent on a sunny Sat mid summer, you'll start to realise how many boaters there are compared to many parts of Britain.
The independents have specific areas they cover, and were usually set up to meet local needs, though that was usually some time ago, so history has an input here.
Many of the independents also provide coverage for events in the Solent, of which there are quite a few
The independents have specific areas they cover, and were usually set up to meet local needs, though that was usually some time ago, so history has an input here.
Many of the independents also provide coverage for events in the Solent, of which there are quite a few
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Thanks for that Brendon and others, if it's like the M25 of the boating world, I don't think I will venture near, at least, not if I can avoid it. I have only been near it once, that was in the summer last year, (June), only crossed it to go round the back of the island after leaving Chichester, about 0630 in the morning, bound for home here in Devon.
BrendanS
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I love it. You can have the Solent to yourself after 6pm most evenings, but the sheer variety of boats there makes it a joy most times.
When I visit other parts of the UK, I miss all the boats, though the scenery is better.
When I visit other parts of the UK, I miss all the boats, though the scenery is better.
Chrissie
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I love it. You can have the Solent to yourself after 6pm most evenings, but the sheer variety of boats there makes it a joy most times.
When I visit other parts of the UK, I miss all the boats, though the scenery is better.
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I love it too, you get to recognise the other regular boat users out there, I sail the solent in many different boats, and I sail in other places too, but sailing in the solent is like 'coming home'
Its often very quiet out there on a crisp winters morning, and I miss it this winter as all my sailing time is taken up refitting my boat.
I love it. You can have the Solent to yourself after 6pm most evenings, but the sheer variety of boats there makes it a joy most times.
When I visit other parts of the UK, I miss all the boats, though the scenery is better.
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I love it too, you get to recognise the other regular boat users out there, I sail the solent in many different boats, and I sail in other places too, but sailing in the solent is like 'coming home'
Its often very quiet out there on a crisp winters morning, and I miss it this winter as all my sailing time is taken up refitting my boat.
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I know what you mean about the scenery, the Bristol Channel has it with bells on, especially once you get up past Ilfracombe, the Welsh side aint so pretty, not until you get to about Milford Haven, but they are better blessed with facilities.
Graham will probably pop in now to give me a bollocking, for being anti Welsh! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Graham will probably pop in now to give me a bollocking, for being anti Welsh! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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marilynch
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First of All...BOYS! If you cant all play nicely together then dont play at all , or I'll send you all to the naughty Step! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
To answer the GAFIRS part of the answer
In 1964 THe Gosport Lifeguard Club closed, leaving stokes Bay with no swimmer cover.
1967 - There was a rapid increase in dinghy sailing and unfortunately two sailors downed, an event witnessed by a local teacher who vowed to set up a rescue service.
1969 -The Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service was founded, he driving force behind the formation was a young woodwork teacher from Bridgemary who was a keen canoeist, he also appreciated the need for beach lifeguards and a rescue boat .
and - from little acorns grow , to view a full history go to www.gafirs.uk.org.
Hope this helps
To answer the GAFIRS part of the answer
In 1964 THe Gosport Lifeguard Club closed, leaving stokes Bay with no swimmer cover.
1967 - There was a rapid increase in dinghy sailing and unfortunately two sailors downed, an event witnessed by a local teacher who vowed to set up a rescue service.
1969 -The Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service was founded, he driving force behind the formation was a young woodwork teacher from Bridgemary who was a keen canoeist, he also appreciated the need for beach lifeguards and a rescue boat .
and - from little acorns grow , to view a full history go to www.gafirs.uk.org.
Hope this helps
BrendanS
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who wasn't playing nicely?, we were having a nice discussion about scenery
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Thanks Marie,
All helps to fill in the picture, as I said, I was just curious.
Charlie.
PS. Are you speaking to me yet? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
All helps to fill in the picture, as I said, I was just curious.
Charlie.
PS. Are you speaking to me yet? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
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marilynch
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ooops, sorry /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif, just the naughty ones earlier, I was mid construction of post when I got pleasantly distracted with a telephone call, by the time I posted things had moved on a bit - cest la vie round these parts! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Giblets
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FWIW Portsmouth RNLI ribs are based in Langstone Harbour whereas GAFIRS are based in Gosport and are able to respond quicker to incidents within the Harbour and to the west towards Lee-on-Solent. I believe Portsmouth RNLI cover Langstone Harbour, Chichester Harbour and points east towards Selsey Bill along with Hayling RNLI. Having said that, they will all go where needed.
Bembridge RNLI does have an ILB but not sure if it comes across towards The Big Island.
Bembridge RNLI does have an ILB but not sure if it comes across towards The Big Island.
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marilynch
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GAFIRS is a Coast Guard Declared Facility and covers Portsmouth Harbour to Titchfield Haven.
This stretch of water is very busy and there may be several incidents occuring at the same time which is one of the reasons lifeboats are sometimes tasked by the CG into other areas.
Each Lifeboat Station have different vessells with varying capabilities and again are sometimes tasked to specific incidents because of that but they frequently join forces as and when needed.
This stretch of water is very busy and there may be several incidents occuring at the same time which is one of the reasons lifeboats are sometimes tasked by the CG into other areas.
Each Lifeboat Station have different vessells with varying capabilities and again are sometimes tasked to specific incidents because of that but they frequently join forces as and when needed.