More on rafting alongside
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apollo
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The one of Zeriksee is positively quiet! We were the 12th boat out there last summer.
I would love to see the Rowers reaction when faced with 12 boats out from the bank at some locations!
I would love to see the Rowers reaction when faced with 12 boats out from the bank at some locations!
Brayman
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The EA put a restriction of 11 metres from the bank when we hold the Thames Valley Rally. That's about 3 boat widths.
apollo
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They may well have done, but was that based on any particular byelaw or just the opinion of the current river inspector of what is reasonable?
If Uncle Tone gets his way and Rafting were to become commonplace, they may have to put some thought to the groundrules..
If Uncle Tone gets his way and Rafting were to become commonplace, they may have to put some thought to the groundrules..
Andrew_Fanner
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Most I have seen on the Thames is 4, we were 3rd out on the Brocas a couple of years back wiht one outside.
I admit to a longstanding urge to raft 3 across the backwater between Bath Island and the little funfair, but only if we did not imprison anyone further upstream.
I admit to a longstanding urge to raft 3 across the backwater between Bath Island and the little funfair, but only if we did not imprison anyone further upstream.
Brayman
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We've been 5 across the weir stream at Cookham, almost to the opposite bank.
pande
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I'm under the impression that there is a restriction of 11m ish all along the river. Don't know where I got it from, must have been way back when............... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Brayman
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I think you're probably right, the EA letter/document looks pretty standard wording.
boatone
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If Uncle Tone gets his way and Rafting were to become commonplace, they may have to put some thought to the groundrules..
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Its not so much me 'getting my way' as recognising a commonsense approach to solving the problem of insufficent mooring spaces, especially at busy weekends.
We all pay for our licences and the selfish attitude of a few needs to be addressed in a sensible way. I actually think a requirement of the licence should be an acceptance that rafting alongside should be seen as a requirement rather than 'doing someone a favour'.
If Uncle Tone gets his way and Rafting were to become commonplace, they may have to put some thought to the groundrules..
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Its not so much me 'getting my way' as recognising a commonsense approach to solving the problem of insufficent mooring spaces, especially at busy weekends.
We all pay for our licences and the selfish attitude of a few needs to be addressed in a sensible way. I actually think a requirement of the licence should be an acceptance that rafting alongside should be seen as a requirement rather than 'doing someone a favour'.
Chris_d
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I admit to a longstanding urge to raft 3 across the backwater between Bath Island and the little funfair, but only if we did not imprison anyone further upstream.
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Think the little trip boat man might object a bit /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif but it would save that long walk round alright.
I admit to a longstanding urge to raft 3 across the backwater between Bath Island and the little funfair, but only if we did not imprison anyone further upstream.
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Think the little trip boat man might object a bit /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif but it would save that long walk round alright.
apollo
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Just out of interest, another thing that would need clarification is whether a standard rule would be defined on the Mooring Fees ie whether only the bankside boat should pay?
I know a few boatowners that might be tempted to get somewhere late to moor on the outside for free...
I know a few boatowners that might be tempted to get somewhere late to moor on the outside for free...
Brayman
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I wonder if they are the same ones I know!
boatone
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I think between the pair of you you probably know all of them!
Chill
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Just out of interest, another thing that would need clarification is whether a standard rule would be defined on the Mooring Fees ie whether only the bankside boat should pay?
I know a few boatowners that might be tempted to get somewhere late to moor on the outside for free...
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Seem to recall last season when we rafted at Cookham the lady copped mooring fees from both boats!
Chill
Just out of interest, another thing that would need clarification is whether a standard rule would be defined on the Mooring Fees ie whether only the bankside boat should pay?
I know a few boatowners that might be tempted to get somewhere late to moor on the outside for free...
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Seem to recall last season when we rafted at Cookham the lady copped mooring fees from both boats!
Chill
TrueBlue
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The attitude of both MDL (last year's forum rally) and the chap who "owns" the longest stretch of moorings on the river - Medmenham to Henley is that each boat must pay.
Anyone know otherwise?
There's a matter of practicability too. On the Thames there's such a wide diversity of craft that it's impossible to make a hard and fast rule. The photos show above either show pretty identical types of craft, or nearly so.
FWIW I've seen six abreast at Beale Park and it appeared to work well as they were long thin tinny things of the same length (ish).
Anyone know otherwise?
There's a matter of practicability too. On the Thames there's such a wide diversity of craft that it's impossible to make a hard and fast rule. The photos show above either show pretty identical types of craft, or nearly so.
FWIW I've seen six abreast at Beale Park and it appeared to work well as they were long thin tinny things of the same length (ish).
hastylady
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As you are all probably aware, we are not adverse to rafting alongside. However, where possible we do like to be the boat that is bankside as some people may get a little upset if we moored alongside on a wet day and then wandered across their boat with a very muddy/wet retreiver puppy.
apollo
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Jeepers that raised some interest, had a quick conf call and came back to 10 new posts!
apollo
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Everything is negotiable....i will say no more!!
apollo
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You were done, I would ask for a refund! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
boatone
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The attitude of both MDL (last year's forum rally) and the chap who "owns" the longest stretch of moorings on the river - Medmenham to Henley is that each boat must pay.
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In principle, I have no argument with that. However, when it is busy and all bankside moorings are taken, boats rafting could be treated as 'bonus income' at a lower or nil charge? In the same way, boats leavng large gaps are actually denying the moorings owner income and need to be dealt with.
I seem to remember the guy at Cookham telling me he did NOT charge a rafted boat extra.
The attitude of both MDL (last year's forum rally) and the chap who "owns" the longest stretch of moorings on the river - Medmenham to Henley is that each boat must pay.
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In principle, I have no argument with that. However, when it is busy and all bankside moorings are taken, boats rafting could be treated as 'bonus income' at a lower or nil charge? In the same way, boats leavng large gaps are actually denying the moorings owner income and need to be dealt with.
I seem to remember the guy at Cookham telling me he did NOT charge a rafted boat extra.
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