Yes - used them about 10 days ago. Only bollards - could do with some rings for safety overnight though. Pleasant spot, peaceful overnight and easy stroll to Sonning. Bit shallow in some places for 1.2 m draft
You do have something of a bee in your bonnet about that, don't you ? ?All facing downstream
Well he is right
Its just good seamanship... sorry rivermanship, you wouldn't try to hold position or drop anchor with your stern to the stream would you. I know most of the time you can get away with it when the river is hardly flowing so it doesn't really matter, have done it myself if there are other priorites. But it is a good way to spot the amateurs, although I think in the case of the wide beams its often a combination of ignorance and laziness. When you live opposite a busy mooring area you see a lot near misses due to this simple mistake.
There are no rules or regs regarding this. There is perceived wisdom and practice but most boaters don't have a clue. A good skipper knows his boat, considers the priorities and ensures a safe outcome. We’re talking about mooring, not anchoring or holding position. As an elderly boater I’m more concerned with safety getting on and off than which way the boat is pointing and if I want to wash the port side its usually easier if thats landside !Its just good seamanship... sorry rivermanship, you wouldn't try to hold position or drop anchor with your stern to the stream would you. I know most of the time you can get away with it when the river is hardly flowing so it doesn't really matter, have done it myself if there are other priorites. But it is a good way to spot the amateurs, although I think in the case of the wide beams its often a combination of ignorance and laziness. When you live opposite a busy mooring area you see a lot near misses due to this simple mistake.
At least we can agree on that
Its just good seamanship... sorry rivermanship, you wouldn't try to hold position or drop anchor with your stern to the stream would you. I know most of the time you can get away with it when the river is hardly flowing so it doesn't really matter, have done it myself if there are other priorites. But it is a good way to spot the amateurs, although I think in the case of the wide beams its often a combination of ignorance and laziness. When you live opposite a busy mooring area you see a lot near misses due to this simple mistake.
