Sixpence
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Could you clarify that remark a tad by saying that there are BMWs and there are others , not all MOBO owners are the same , and the same can be said for yachts , some raggies can be extremely rude just as much as MOBOs
MOBO and anchoring!
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Sans Bateau
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A Sunseeker came in, dropped his hook where he expected to park and was quite surprised that the boat rode back and onto other moored boats. After 6 attempts he gave up ...
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He was still trying last summer! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
A Sunseeker came in, dropped his hook where he expected to park and was quite surprised that the boat rode back and onto other moored boats. After 6 attempts he gave up ...
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He was still trying last summer! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Judders
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May I throw another scenario into the mix? We were hugging the east (starboard) side of the Emsworth Channel on Saturday afternoon under full genoa alone, doing our best to stay out of everybodys way, particularly the gazillions of racing fleets.
As we approached Marker Point SWMBO (helming) became concerned about a large (compared to us) yacht motoring down the channel. I assured her there was no need to worry, the vessel was motoring and we were sailing, we were on the starboard side of the channel and so it was their worry not ours. Furthermore, the guy had an RNSA burgee on a Contessa 32 and therefore was likely to know what he was doing. (My job furishes me with many prejudices (both positive & negative) about various designs and their owners.)
As we got to within about a hundred yards, it became clear that they did not much fancy passing us port to port and I asked SWMBO to open the gap between us and the edge of the channel but was still confident that they knew what they were doing. It was at this point that I saw the anchor being prepared.
"They're anchoring" I told the helm, so leave them to starboard, they wont reverse yet as they wont anchor in the main channel". I had hardly finished speaking when they let go the anchor and they turned to show us their starboard side. We slid gently past their transome, close enough to hear their skpper give amouthful about our getting in his way as he was about to kick in some power to go astern.
In my view, he should have waited until we had passed before letting go and if his crew let go early, he should have apologised and held on before digging in. However I might suggest that it was naieve of me to expect him to anchor outside of the channel on a falling tide, given the depths in the area.
What are the panels thoughts? Should I have given him more room?
As we approached Marker Point SWMBO (helming) became concerned about a large (compared to us) yacht motoring down the channel. I assured her there was no need to worry, the vessel was motoring and we were sailing, we were on the starboard side of the channel and so it was their worry not ours. Furthermore, the guy had an RNSA burgee on a Contessa 32 and therefore was likely to know what he was doing. (My job furishes me with many prejudices (both positive & negative) about various designs and their owners.)
As we got to within about a hundred yards, it became clear that they did not much fancy passing us port to port and I asked SWMBO to open the gap between us and the edge of the channel but was still confident that they knew what they were doing. It was at this point that I saw the anchor being prepared.
"They're anchoring" I told the helm, so leave them to starboard, they wont reverse yet as they wont anchor in the main channel". I had hardly finished speaking when they let go the anchor and they turned to show us their starboard side. We slid gently past their transome, close enough to hear their skpper give amouthful about our getting in his way as he was about to kick in some power to go astern.
In my view, he should have waited until we had passed before letting go and if his crew let go early, he should have apologised and held on before digging in. However I might suggest that it was naieve of me to expect him to anchor outside of the channel on a falling tide, given the depths in the area.
What are the panels thoughts? Should I have given him more room?
Sans Bateau
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The fact that he had a Contessa 32 and a RNSA burgee probably does mean he is someone who knows what he was doing, but also means he expects everyone else to get out of his way so that he can!
duncan
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The fact that he had a Contessa 32 and a RNSA burgee probably does mean he is someone who knows what he was doing, but also means he expects everyone else to get out of his way so that he can!
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priceless
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The fact that he had a Contessa 32 and a RNSA burgee probably does mean he is someone who knows what he was doing, but also means he expects everyone else to get out of his way so that he can!
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priceless
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jimbaerselman
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Did he get his hook down quickly enough to make him the stand on vessel? In which case a jab astern would be most ungentlemanly . . . especially if it was a balls-up situation . . .
Now, with a bit of effort we could turn this into an anchoring/colregs thread!
Now, with a bit of effort we could turn this into an anchoring/colregs thread!
awol
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I would have thought that failure to hoist his anchor ball would have left him as give-way vessel. Did you happen to notice what type of anchor he was using?
Judders
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Nope, no anchor ball.
I think it would be helpful if people put their ball up prior to anchoring rather than as an after thought.
It was a glavanised plough anchor I think.
I think it would be helpful if people put their ball up prior to anchoring rather than as an after thought.
It was a glavanised plough anchor I think.
Danny Jo
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3X max estimated depth during stay is more than sufficient and if one drags either run out a little more scope or try resetting the anchor.
[/ QUOTE ] Phew! I was beginning to think I was in a small minority. Now, with Cliff on board, can I say I'm in a substantial minority?
3X max estimated depth during stay is more than sufficient and if one drags either run out a little more scope or try resetting the anchor.
[/ QUOTE ] Phew! I was beginning to think I was in a small minority. Now, with Cliff on board, can I say I'm in a substantial minority?
fireball
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The correct action would've been to mount your spinny pole and hoiked the skipper out of the cockpit as you passed.
What he probably did was - see that it is "only" a small boat sailing so it will "get out of my way" .... it would have been a different matter if it was Galadriel creaming up there in an Etap ...
What he probably did was - see that it is "only" a small boat sailing so it will "get out of my way" .... it would have been a different matter if it was Galadriel creaming up there in an Etap ...
Judders
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I was thinking about an e-mail to the RNSA to ask what they think?
fireball
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If you know the boats name then it might be an idea - I wouldn't expect an apology though ...
AlJones
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Judders,
Do it, send an e-mail !
He prob thinks he was in the right, unless he's told he may cause an incident at a later date. the Prawn.
It's not just cause he's a member of the RNSA, that is a separate offence and he can be done for that later!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Al.
Do it, send an e-mail !
He prob thinks he was in the right, unless he's told he may cause an incident at a later date. the Prawn.
It's not just cause he's a member of the RNSA, that is a separate offence and he can be done for that later!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Al.
