l'escargot
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If you actually got out in a boat and saw for yourself you would see swimmers there regularly.
Instructions not to anchor in Osbourne bay
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If you actually got out in a boat and saw for yourself you would see swimmers there regularly.
Seajet
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I do go out, in a real boat not a toy mobo; next time I'm there I'll have a look.
maxi77
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There are amazing number of people who think the moment they step on a boat they have an absolute right to go anywhere and do anything with no concern for any rules or regulations. This in the UK is made 100% worse by the regretable reality we make rules and laws which we are completely unable to enforce except under exceptional circumstances. The marina I was berthed in in the UK was also home to a very nice police rib, but as far as I was aware it never went out to do anything other than train plods in high speed boat handling. QHMs do a bit within their areas but most of the time no one else bothers. As a result all types of water users thumb their noses at both authority and any one else, often to the point of threatening violence when some one ticks them off.
If we expect rules and regulations to be obey we do have to enforce then.
l'escargot
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A toy mobo that you can't handle otherwise you wouldn't have backed out of your challenge. Actually, I'm away in my other boat this week, you would probably struggle with that as well.
So tell me, how many times have you been to Osborne Bay since the buoys have been there? Are any of your posts based on any real knowledge?
Seajet
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I challenged you to a test of sailing ability / seamanship in a boat not a toy mobo, and as I pointed out I am happy to say I don't have one !
I have been to the East of Cowes lately, not that it's any of your putrid business; please re-arrange these words in a well known phrase or saying, [removed].
Out.
I have been to the East of Cowes lately, not that it's any of your putrid business; please re-arrange these words in a well known phrase or saying, [removed].
Out.
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l'escargot
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No, you said seamanship "in any vessel" and then had to back out when you realised your limitations and rash challenge
I'll take it that you have resorted to abuse because you aren't able to say that you have been to Osborne Bay lately or that your posts are based on any real knowledge. Back to sailing your computer chair then...
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Giblets
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oldharry
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True. Chi harbour Patrol RIB does carry radar speed guns, and they have acheived a small number of prosecutions. But they too put themselves on the line when the try to enforce speed limits: a couple of years ago some bloke headbutted a Patrolman after being pulled for speeding.
But times they are a changing as the song goes, and the legislators are setting about 'Managing' Uk coastal waters. MCZs are the tip of the Iceberg, and as I have said before Uks Marine Plan' is coming. Whether it will materialise in my sailing time remains to be seen. But people will almost certainly find things changing oiut of all recognition. Battles ahead?
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oldgit
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" Back to sailing your computer chair then"
Ooooo ...Snail,suspect you have just been added to long (very) list of people on somebodies no Xmas card list,you are in good company by the way,along with fisherman,MoBoers etc etc
Ooooo ...Snail,suspect you have just been added to long (very) list of people on somebodies no Xmas card list,you are in good company by the way,along with fisherman,MoBoers etc etc
jhr
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l'escargot
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Eh? Eastern Solent, shurely?
You're right - I was facing the wrong way
I will go back and edit it, well spotted.
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l'escargot
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... and anyone who disagrees with him or knows more than him because they must be lousy seamen - he's going to save a fortune on postage this Christmas. I must learn to have more patience with people who have an opinion on everything and knowledge of very little, but I do find it difficult..." Back to sailing your computer chair then"
Ooooo ...Snail,suspect you have just been added to long (very) list of people on somebodies no Xmas card list,you are in good company by the way,along with fisherman,MoBoers etc etc
He keeps saying "out" and that he's not going to talk to me anymore and then forgets 
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Seajet
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Snailie
Happy to compare experience, skills and qualifications, I seem to recall a silence when real boats were mentioned.
If you think it a thrill getting a reply when I've said 'out', I'm not at all surprised by now.
Pathetic.
Happy to compare experience, skills and qualifications, I seem to recall a silence when real boats were mentioned.
If you think it a thrill getting a reply when I've said 'out', I'm not at all surprised by now.
Pathetic.
Cloona
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any excuse to put my pictures up - lovely spot - I would rather go along and have a nice time there than spend hours fretting about it......
what about those two having a cyber row - woo hoo -
jhr
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You're right - I was facing the wrong way
I must confess to once telling someone to "head north up the Medina, to the Folly"
It's all about which way you're looking, isn't it?
Seajet
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any excuse to put my pictures up - lovely spot - I would rather go along and have a nice time there than spend hours fretting about it......
what about those two having a cyber row - woo hoo -
I agree it's pathetic on both our parts which is why I try to bin it but am daft enough to bite at insults; as matey can't provide a boat and I'm not letting mine out for genuine reasons nothing to do with this, I'm binning this chat and he can come out with more bull.
Feel free to bluster on escargot, I am quite happy with my abilities and so are those who know me.
maxi77
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On the other hand whilst I share many of your concerns about MCZs especially the people who are apparently trying to run then, I wonder where the funds to police them will be found. Even Studland wold need a force of some 6 zealots to ensure compliance, probably more if you apply conservationist elfin safety as well.
l'escargot
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I must confess to once telling someone to "head north up the Medina, to the Folly"
It's living on the IW that does it - they print all the tourist maps etc upside down with south at the top as if you are looking at the island from the mainland.
Cardo
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I must confess to once telling someone to "head north up the Medina, to the Folly"
I must say this _always_ happens to me. Coming out of Southampton Water to the Medina is always "up" and therefore "north"!
l'escargot
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I agree it's pathetic on both our parts which is why I try to bin it but am daft enough to bite at insults; as matey can't provide a boat and I'm not letting mine out for genuine reasons nothing to do with this, I'm binning this chat and he can come out with more bull.
Feel free to bluster on escargot, I am quite happy with my abilities and so are those who know me.
Speak for yourself. You alude to having been to Osborne Bay but won't say you have been, you talk about vague 'genuine reasons' for not using your boat and expect me to provide you with a boat for some silly challenge you issued and backed out of when I accepted, then you throw out insults and abuse - you're not putting yourself over very well are you? In fact I am starting to think you are a very lonely 14 year old computer nerd called Hilary...
Is your computer chair fin or bilge keel?