Keeping to the River speed limit

apollo said:
And when the river is running at 6 to 8 knots like it was last year in floods. ....???
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This arguement is a little thin, if out on the river when its flowing at 8knts I don't think keeping to the speed limit is going to be very high on anybodys priorites.
 
apollo said:
How about when its running at 4.3knots then?
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Covered by the by-laws surely, if you need to be in gear at min revs to navigate safely then whats the problem.

Safe Speed
26 The master of every vessel shall navigate such vessel at all times at a safe speed and with due care and caution to prevent avoidable damage or unreasonable disturbance to persons, other vessels or moorings or the river banks and in such manner as to show reasonable consideration for all persons
and property in upon or about the Thames or the banks or towpaths thereof or any land of the Authority.
 
Indeed he has.

I did mean 8.6knots as to me and Wiki I believe that is through the water.

"From Wiki :- Usage
The speeds of vessels relative to the fluids in which they travel (boat speeds and air speeds) are measured in knots."
 
apollo said:
Indeed he has.

I did mean 8.6knots as to me and Wiki I believe that is through the water.

"From Wiki :- Usage
The speeds of vessels relative to the fluids in which they travel (boat speeds and air speeds) are measured in knots."
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I just look behind and estimate the ratio of people ignoring me to those waving their fists....... ?
 
Many of the boats on the Thames are totally unsuited to the sort of wash free slow cruising required there.
Many will have virtually no steerage under a certain speed,being purely designed for fast offshore stuff and requiring constant attention and course correction while underway....cannot be very conducive to a relaxing day out.
 
oldgit said:
Many of the boats on the Thames are totally unsuited to the sort of wash free slow cruising required there.
Many will have virtually no steerage under a certain speed,being purely designed for fast offshore stuff and requiring constant attention and course correction while underway....cannot be very conducive to a relaxing day out.
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So very true OG, just compare the wash from a conservancy or slipper launch to that of most 'gin palaces', no comparison.

Ah but probably those that skipper the 'gin palaces' are still in their nautical learning curve, so to say ?

Also the 'gin palaces' probably have more difficulty managing the true wind direction than the lower launches, so in order to obtain 'steerage' control of their vessel they are obliged to open up the throttles a bit more.
 
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Some of us managed well enough on the Thames without upsetting people :) . In fact many of the gin palaces never actually go anywhere so they're often not the problem. I had more wash issues with small high powered sports cruisers.
 
Wavey said:
Some of us managed well enough on the Thames without upsetting people :) . In fact many of the gin palaces never actually go anywhere so they're often not the problem. I had more wash issues with small high powered sports cruisers.
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Worst culprits - Slipper Launches who perceive they don't make wash, but guess what - they do! and the training boats with Rowing clubs who totally abuse their privilege.
 
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apollo said:
Yeah but is it the wash or the Medway burgee that's causing that.
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Perhaps one is referring to the defaced " blue" that RCC club members enjoy the priviledge of being able to wear on the back of their craft.
It always draws admiring glances -from members of more junior clubs.:cool::cool:;)
 
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