Give MOBO's a break !

[puddock]

As a sailing enthusiast, I find it rather childish that some of you on this forum like to make fun of our fellow boating enthusiasts, who prefer to propel themselves by engine rather than sail.
Indeed, some of you seem to think that because you "sail", then you must be far superior to motorboaters, in all matters nautical, especially manouvering.
NONSENSE !!!
Just look at the following link - and then tell me they don't know how to manouver at close quarters without bow thrusters....
(AND he was flying the Red Ensign)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2o4x5ZZtX8&feature=related

 

[Hummer]

Ahhh but

Us motorboaters are able to tell the difference between a boat that has been hired for the day and one that is not...

Grab a clip of a beginner in a topper or Laser I think you will find it will be even more entertaining!

 

[Sans Bateau]

Indeed. I'm not sure what the OP is trying to achieve here. Is there a point to it? Is it a troll? Search me.

 

[puddock]

Us motorboaters are able to tell the difference between a boat that has been hired for the day and one that is not...

Grab a clip of a beginner in a topper or Laser I think you will find it will be even more entertaining!

Dry yer eyes man........

 

[danfoley]

Thread locked - I'm all for the notion of everyone getting along, but this thread's not going to help.