Out in a S F6 this afternoon.

[oldgit]

A real gale blowing this afternoon boat leaping and jumping about everywhere in wind against tide situation.Difficult to move against the wind.
Had problems going forward in order to secure bimini but by hanging on to railings and judging wind speeds managed OK.




The pontoon the boat was firmly tied to was doing real dance as well.
Put out a couple more heavy springs and walked back down the pontoon a lot faster than walked up it.

 

[Murv]

Good man, typical Medway boater, braving the elements regardless.

 

[boatone]

S F6 or a ‘real gale’ ? Do make your mind up !

(bet you weren’t wearing a life jacket.... )

 

[oldgit]

S F6 or a ‘real gale’ ? Do make your mind up !

(bet you weren’t wearing a life jacket.... )

Being able to walk on water saves a fortune in lifejackets ! plus the very minor problem of finding one able to fit over my head !.


Member of RCC resides not that far from you but on the other side of the river .
Long term boater on the Thames until he finally made a bit for freedom a few years ago.

 

[AuntyRinum]

Sorry to be pedantic but a "real gale" is F8.

 

[oldgit]

Sorry to be pedantic but a "real gale" is F8.

Yet more proof you should never believe anything that is posted on the interweb !

 

[Newbroom]

Sorry to be pedantic but a "real gale" is F8.

Force 6 commonly known as a yachtsman gale by professionals

 

[boatone]

Force 6 commonly known as a yachtsman gale by professionals

Nah ..... that's a 3 to 4

 

[oldgit]

Some unkind people would suggest that F2 is regarded as a gale anywhere west of Teddington Lock. :0

 

[Newbroom]

Some unkind people would suggest that F2 is regarded as a gale anywhere west of Teddington Lock. :0

Yes white-tops have been seen at Putney

 

[TrueBlue]

Yes white-tops have been seen at Putney

Isn't that the Sea Cadets?