ThamesBoater
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I am thinking of getting something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOARDING-...ent_Accessories_SM&hash=item564d4d1e1b&_uhb=1
Ice!
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I am thinking of getting something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOARDING-...ent_Accessories_SM&hash=item564d4d1e1b&_uhb=1
boatone
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That type won't really help as they don't extend down far enough beneath the water level. Ideally the bottom rung needs to be at least 3 feet or so below the surface and needs to be mounted in such a way that when you put your foot on the bottom rung the ladder doesn't move away from you under the boat.
I got THIS ONE
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Brayman
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Agree with B1, that one is for getting aboard from a low bank or a low boat, eg rib or dinghy.
ThamesBoater
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Yes that makes sense, thanks.
I was originally looking at that one due to the trouble getting aboard in the recent floods.
I was originally looking at that one due to the trouble getting aboard in the recent floods.
No Regrets
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A note on boarding ladders:
The first No Regrets had a decent one, which did extend about three feet below the waterline, it was usable.
The second NR (Broom) had one which only dropped down about 18 inches, and was usable, but a LOT harder to use!
It quite surprised me...
Either way, the best way is NOT to fall in, which is quite possible if you take extreme care.
Ideas may include:
1/ Never go to the boat alone.
2/ Be aware all the time.
3/ A towel on an oft-used piece of deck will give grip, where shoes fail!
4/ A bag of salt of your own might help. Cat litter in an emergency.
5/ Don't jump into save your Dog. You will perish (Statistically) Keep them on extendable leads, or give them crewsavers.
6/ Wear your own crewsaver just in case
7/ Always use a waterproof torch attached to your wrist at night.
8/ Once on board, consider using a safety line if on deck!?
The first No Regrets had a decent one, which did extend about three feet below the waterline, it was usable.
The second NR (Broom) had one which only dropped down about 18 inches, and was usable, but a LOT harder to use!
It quite surprised me...
Either way, the best way is NOT to fall in, which is quite possible if you take extreme care.
Ideas may include:
1/ Never go to the boat alone.
2/ Be aware all the time.
3/ A towel on an oft-used piece of deck will give grip, where shoes fail!
4/ A bag of salt of your own might help. Cat litter in an emergency.
5/ Don't jump into save your Dog. You will perish (Statistically) Keep them on extendable leads, or give them crewsavers.
6/ Wear your own crewsaver just in case
7/ Always use a waterproof torch attached to your wrist at night.
8/ Once on board, consider using a safety line if on deck!?
Mirror Painter
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No Regrets
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at dog....watson1959
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Like this my hounds like the snow...who's don't? ..sorry off topic a tad
Bit deep here
Younger ones first taste of the white stuff
Brilliant! Our labs go loopy in the stuff: can't help smile
sturmvogel190a
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Twas the younger ones first proper taste of snow and he went a bit bonkers in it,no point in having dogs if that sort of behaviour dont make you smile steve
watson1959
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Absobloodylutely ! Although I must say his face in that second to bottom pic looks SCARY even if he's just a fluff ball still
Poignard
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I shan't do that again!
Sensible idea.
I laid my boat up ashore last week but yesterday I went back alone to my now empty marina berth to remove my permanent shore lines and dock fenders for the winter. It was dusk, freezing cold, the pontoons were covered in ice, nobody was around, I had no lifejacket on and no-one knew I was there. As I staggered back along the icy walkway laden with the gear I had removed, it occurred to me that what I was doing was not very sensible!
Sensible idea.
I laid my boat up ashore last week but yesterday I went back alone to my now empty marina berth to remove my permanent shore lines and dock fenders for the winter. It was dusk, freezing cold, the pontoons were covered in ice, nobody was around, I had no lifejacket on and no-one knew I was there. As I staggered back along the icy walkway laden with the gear I had removed, it occurred to me that what I was doing was not very sensible!
stuartbaggs
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Can someone please tell me what T&K stands for? Thanks.
boatone
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Thames & Kennet Marina near Reading.
boatone
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Just a thought but I wonder how many of you keep your lifejackets on the boat, like what I do?
Would make more sense to keep at least one in the boot of the car as boarding the boat is a key point of risk.
Note that the EA insist that all their employees wear lifejackets lock side whether working lock staff or visiting admin peeps.
Would make more sense to keep at least one in the boot of the car as boarding the boat is a key point of risk.
Note that the EA insist that all their employees wear lifejackets lock side whether working lock staff or visiting admin peeps.
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Sulley
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I keep one in the back of the car now which I put on when I am walking around marinas etc, I am often on my own so better to be safe.
I didn't do this before and as others have said often you are unloading things to take to your boat, undoing covers, stepping on bathing platforms and your life jacket is locked up safely inside the boat!
SnowCat
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When I'm out rowing in traditional rowing boats, (eg in the Lord Mayor's Flotilla) even if the rowers take their lifejackets off to row, we all have to wear them when getting on and off of the boats and on the pontoons. 
dash300
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When I'm out rowing in traditional rowing boats, (eg in the Lord Mayor's Flotilla) even if the rowers take their lifejackets off to row, we all have to wear them when getting on and off of the boats and on the pontoons.
So the risk is only when getting on and off the boat
Ramage
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Getting on and off those boats involves dropping down from a platform about 6 feet, crossing several other rowing boats of varying heights and doubtful stability before taking a seat in the boat they are about to row. So yes, getting on is the most risky bit. Once on and rowing they are attended by safety boats.
(Dictated by SWMBO SnowCat).
(Dictated by SWMBO SnowCat).
dash300
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watson1959
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I see what you mean.What a messy process to get into a boat
Quite!
They should do what I've seen canoeists doing: sit in the boat on the shore then shuffle into the water even if it means a metre or two drop to the water.
That would be REALLY cool in an eight!
