Marina japes

[tcm]

My favourite marina jape is for about three of us to stand watching a boat with the occupants inside, whilst they are moored up on a harbour wall or on the pontoon, and standing directly in line with the cabin windows. After we've chatted for a minute or so, we simultaneoulsy all shuffle sideways quickly towards the stern of the boat, and continue chatting, or perhaps remarking "ooh, he's off..." From the inside the owner is convinced that his boat has suddenly moved forwards and rushes out to the cockpit all worried. hee hee!

any other harmless pranks?

 

[Stingo]

Yep, throw a very used looking split pin onto his deck and then enquire if that came from up there somewhere.

Works particularly well when thrown onto the leading boats' deck just before the start of the last day during Cowes weeks

 

[Kristal]

Doing some "in company" sailing on the Broads, one of our party commanding a jellymould commented on us charging about with a two-foot bowsprit. Once safely moored astern of him outside the pub, we all uttered panicky cries before throwing ourselves against the side of the vessel and sticking the blunt end of the boathoook through a convenient window...

We distinctly heard the words "What did I f#$&£! say about that thing...." as the whole crew charged deckwards.

 

[jhr]

Scour the Marina car park for large, expensive car with prosperous looking owner inside, about to set off (f'rinstance a de-badged Merc Estate).

Loiter nonchalantly close to, but not in the path of, his nearside rear tyre.

As said car backs out of parking space, scream loudly and hop about, yelling that your toe has been crushed, how are you going to turn out for Arsenal on Saturday, this will cost you a fortune in bonuses etc.

Run like Hell, before owner gets out of car..................

 

[Cobra]

Getting revenge on last nights revellers!

Ever had the misfortune to be berthed alongside a crew who have decided to have a late night beer/wine/spirit fired sing song?

They tend to have somewhat sore heads in the morning and seem to enjoy their lie in. Revenge can be entertaining ... take a half a loaf of bread, and scatter liberally over their decks before daylight. The squaking of seagulls, combined with the tapping of their webbed feet on offending boats coachroof has a dramatic effect!

 

[jimi]

Open the lock gates!

 

[steve_cronin]

I hope that....

..you all shuffle off the end of the pontoon.

Silly behaviour!

Steve Cronin

 

[mirabriani]

Re: Getting revenge on last nights revellers!

Yes, some good ones to remember, Thanks.

Mine is inevitably a little juvenile......
It usually occurs when following the owner
of a large expensive yacht through the door
of the office or "facilities"
If, or indeed when, they allow the door to close in your face
Kick it hard.
Then immediately gasp and clutch forehead.
Accept profuse apologies with aplomb

By the way it also works if you desire to engage in
conversation with attractive young ladies (allegedly)

Regards Briani

 

[scarlett]

After anchoring for lunch and the turn of the tide at Spurn Point we played a 'jape' on a fellow club member anchored back up the Humber. Sailing slowly very very close to his position we spotted the signs of two old guys asleep in the cockpit. As we went past we exclaimed 'you are dragging'. Disoriented, there was a flurry of activity towards the bow of the boat followed by some unkind words.