Nice trip up the Ouse spoiled

Just_sayin' said:
Hi Mark, my time to apologise.

I read your post as one of those typical Mobo/Raggy-Raggy/Mobo rants that we sometimes get on here, and really three yachts getting in your way for a few minutes didn't seem to warrant a ruined trip comment.

In my opinion ;)

It's normal business in The Solent and as I later commented you can see I have had my feet in both camps.

But I was wrong to criticise you so please accept my apology.

Now, do you DEFINITELY understand Rule 9b subsection 4 addendum xv para 2 applicable to vessels heading downstream against the current on a Tuesday??? :sleeping: :)
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Nice post JS :encouragement:
 
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Well guys i have really enjoyed reading this thread, with lots of laughs in between the serious bits about Colregs, which i must say has been very informative.

Anybody thought about writing a book ???
 
Thank you for this, i've not even got as far as having the wherewithall to criticise anyone yet, we have only had our boat a month...
I was honestly terrified i was going to impale one of the yachts and really didn't want the glory of my name on the front of the local paper as having caused a sinking on the Gt Ouse...
Hence i bottled it and did an about turn
apology accepted, no hard feelings....

Just_sayin' said:
Hi Mark, my time to apologise.

I read your post as one of those typical Mobo/Raggy-Raggy/Mobo rants that we sometimes get on here, and really three yachts getting in your way for a few minutes didn't seem to warrant a ruined trip comment.

In my opinion ;)

It's normal business in The Solent and as I later commented you can see I have had my feet in both camps.

But I was wrong to criticise you so please accept my apology.

Now, do you DEFINITELY understand Rule 9b subsection 4 addendum xv para 2 applicable to vessels heading downstream against the current on a Tuesday??? :sleeping: :)
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mark.adams said:
Approach dead slow exercising caution (which i did) and try to fit in between the gaps whilst hurling abuse, (maybe not that last bit) :)
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Regardless of rights and wrongs, I remember - it must have been 40 years ago - being with my father in the same situation as you describe when he decided that, to avoid spoiling a pleasant day,the best thing to do was to turn around and keep well clear of the sailing club boats. Ten years later he was the commodore of the club.
 
benjenbav said:
Regardless of rights and wrongs, I remember - it must have been 40 years ago - being with my father in the same situation as you describe when he decided that, to avoid spoiling a pleasant day,the best thing to do was to turn around and keep well clear of the sailing club boats. Ten years later he was the commodore of the club.
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Absolutely brilliant, this has to be the best reply and example, so far. :)

Mark, there's hope for us(inexperienced )yet.
 
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benjenbav said:
Regardless of rights and wrongs, I remember - it must have been 40 years ago - being with my father in the same situation as you describe when he decided that, to avoid spoiling a pleasant day,the best thing to do was to turn around and keep well clear of the sailing club boats. Ten years later he was the commodore of the club.
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That's an interesting thought - Gary Commodore of a sailing club in 10 years time...:encouragement::D
 
mark.adams said:
Approach dead slow exercising caution (which i did) and try to fit in between the gaps whilst hurling abuse, (maybe not that last bit) :)
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Please remember to pass astern of them immediately after the tack. Slow down or speed up to get to the right place at the right time. But do keep an eye open in case there is a dinghy on a long painter following on behind! I came across that on the Broads 50 years ago. I missed it by ramming the bank. My pal doing the dishes below was not impressed to find himself on his back with all the dirty dishes water in his lap. Oh how we laughed.
 
mark.adams said:
Approach dead slow exercising caution (which i did) and try to fit in between the gaps whilst hurling abuse, (maybe not that last bit) :)
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As long as the abuse includes the words ' ... rule 9b ... ' somewhere, you will be fine.

I think the 'wellying it' bit might make you feel better - I am sure we have all been sorely tempted at some point !!!

And Motorboats monthly is running out of ideas - enough here for several issues !
 
Gun it! :D

Kidding... but understand your caution. We always kept an over cautious distance to start with, but as you get to know your boat you'll be more confident getting closer and can then shadow the saily boats close enough to nip through when they turn - but not close enough to disrupt their progress. Turning back was prudent however and much better than getting yourself stressed as that's when mistakes happen, so good call :encouragement:
 
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