sarabande
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All, without doubt, are based on hard-won experience, you have our collective word for it.
Misleading advice
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whipper_snapper
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When on passage in UK waters, it is important to call up on the VHF any heavy shipping that you may see and discuss passing arrangements. The officer of the watch will really appreciate this courtesy.
tome
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Rafting
If rafted out, place your rubbish in the cockpit of the boat inside you. He will, in turn, pass it on until it reaches the quay for collection
It is considered poor manners not to pass through the cokpit of a boat rafted inside you. You should give a cheery two fingered salute as you pass by
Outside boats have priority for electricity. You should assume an inside boat is fully charged and unplug him
It is the responsibility of the outside boat to provide the entertainment whilst the inside boats will supply the refreshments
Inside boats should not be allowed to leave until the outside boat is rested and fully ready
If rafted out, place your rubbish in the cockpit of the boat inside you. He will, in turn, pass it on until it reaches the quay for collection
It is considered poor manners not to pass through the cokpit of a boat rafted inside you. You should give a cheery two fingered salute as you pass by
Outside boats have priority for electricity. You should assume an inside boat is fully charged and unplug him
It is the responsibility of the outside boat to provide the entertainment whilst the inside boats will supply the refreshments
Inside boats should not be allowed to leave until the outside boat is rested and fully ready
Lizzie_B
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/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Like this you mean? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
That's how all the best clubs do it 'round here /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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That's how all the best clubs do it 'round here /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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chippysmith
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When leaving your tender on the small boat pontoon, turn her about and pull in as tight as possible, use a bicycle type lock to make fast on available cleat, securing in this manner ensures you have plenty of room for YOUR departure.
Sans Bateau
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Whilst on the point of rafting, you forgot to mention that to attach your shore lines to a pontoon cleat with a simple bowline is to be frowned upon. Much better to wind your warp around and around the others to fill up the cleat.
Thistle
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In the UK charging for marina berths, moorings, etc is illegal. Anyone attempting to get money for such facilities should be waved away with the aforementioned verboten sign.
Seven Spades
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Visitors to Cowes can avail themselves of the free mooring facilities on the western side of the Harbour, just as you enter.
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Brilliant
Visitors to Cowes can avail themselves of the free mooring facilities on the western side of the Harbour, just as you enter.
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Brilliant
Seven Spades
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When using a hire car the tourist office has provided cameras to make a momento of your vist, they are easy to spot as there are lots of signs and they are painted yellow. To activate the camera pass at top speed.
Your photograph will be sent in the post, a small charge for this service will be charged to your credit card bill by the hire car company.
Your photograph will be sent in the post, a small charge for this service will be charged to your credit card bill by the hire car company.
Seven Spades
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When entering Portsmouth Harbour, rember the rules of the road and keep right.
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IF you're not sure of the Colregs, just shout "I am racing" and everyone will give way to you.
rwoofer
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When looking to raft, choose boats that have no fenders set out. They are being incredibly considerate be ensuring your fenders and theirs don't catch on each other when you come along side. People who put fenders out are just trying to make coming alongside more difficult.
People like their mooring lines to be tested regularly, so always gun it, full throttle whenever you see moorings.
We are a sociable bunch, when you see a boat alone at anchor come alongside and raft up.
Remember to point out mistakes when people are manoeuvring in the marina. People like to learn from the experience of others.
People like their mooring lines to be tested regularly, so always gun it, full throttle whenever you see moorings.
We are a sociable bunch, when you see a boat alone at anchor come alongside and raft up.
Remember to point out mistakes when people are manoeuvring in the marina. People like to learn from the experience of others.
Lakesailor
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If you are from South Efrica, don't be worried about anything refered to as Lakesailoring. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Spuddy
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We Brits have a quaint custom called queuing which only applies to UK passport holders. If you come across a queue go straight to the front holding your identity document in the air and calling, "I am a foreigner".
johnalison
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Sorry, no prizes. All disqualified on grounds of blatant xenophobia which contravenes article something-or-other of the European Convention etc.
JasB
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If you see a dog on the pontoon that is wearing an orange coat with a handle on top, this is a water dog that has escaped. You must grab it by the handle and throw it into the water as far as you can.
Experts will accompy this with the traditional cry of 'buggeroff ya filthy pooch'
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/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I have always wanted to do that
If you see a dog on the pontoon that is wearing an orange coat with a handle on top, this is a water dog that has escaped. You must grab it by the handle and throw it into the water as far as you can.
Experts will accompy this with the traditional cry of 'buggeroff ya filthy pooch'
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/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I have always wanted to do that
boguing
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When rafted, never risk tripping on your neighbour's guardwires. Always stand on the top one as you board.
It is illegal to turn off your vhf set or to leave it at less than full volume when moored.
It is illegal to turn off your vhf set or to leave it at less than full volume when moored.
Rabbie
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Metropolitan Police horses are the best trained in the world. You can even stub out your cigarette on their hindquarters and they wont move.
tome
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If you find a harbour 'full' this is just our humour so ignore any attempt to block your entry and try to wear a smile
It is normal to come in fast into our harbours due to our tides. When rafting, a right angled approach is best
It is normal to come in fast into our harbours due to our tides. When rafting, a right angled approach is best
tome
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One of our strongest drinks is Bitter Shandy
everyone admires a crew who can drink it all night
everyone admires a crew who can drink it all night