Pet hates

[Johnjo]

Ww all have pet hate's, thing's that can really p--s us off.
When we are on board our boat's.
Mine is giving way to yachts on starboard tack ,Who give a cheery wave as they go past, When once past, You realise they were motoring,
To avoid annoying any you in the future be interesting
to hear yours. Yes this is a Troll,
Mike

 

[Guest]

People in a Dehler yacht called Grey Havens who (in Wootton Creek last Sunday 22nd) side swiped my boat causing damage and did not bother to leave a note.

Anybody want to grass this person up?

Or if you are that person, perhaps you could get in touch and send me a cheque!

Grrhhh

Geoff

 

[Guest]

1 Stink boats that come too close (and spill my beer)

2 Jetskis of all kinds and wherever they are

3 Any boat that in a deserted anchorage drops the hook within 10 boat lengths

4 "Yotties" who insist on runnung their engines to charge the batteries when all around them want to relax an enjoy the idyllic surroundings on a summer evening.

5 Anyone who smokes below decks.

that'll do for starters




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[Guest]

Oh I nearly forgot...

6 The incessant stream of inane VHF calls in the Solent particulalry to "Solent CoastGuard" and

7 The French transmissions from Joburg Traffic with a signal strength that will cut over any Solent Broadcast - drives me nuts.

 

[Guest]

My four legged crew member says only one answer to this
CATS

 

[Guest]

I hate my boat

 

[nicho]

"Solent Coastguard, Solent Coastguard, this is yacht xxxxx - radio check please".... AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!

 

[Johnjo]

One moan per post please,
Have a good moan ,
Feel better for it.

 

[RupertW]

Anchoring too close

Another vote for boats who anchor up close to you when you are the boat in an empty anchorage.

It doesn't seem to matter how randomly I try to choose an anchoring spot - I can be sure that the next boat will come right up close.

Does anyone have a good way of putting people off? I'm thinking of recording one of my baby nieces having a temper tantrum then playing it loudly if a yacht appears with an anchor over its bow. I'm just afraid that a boat full of kids would then show up and anchor near me for company. My lack of a visible child might then seem a tad peculiar.

 

[Skyva_2]

Must have two:

Other boats who don't put shore lines out when rafted up.

(Really difficult to identify) - the boat with a heater exhaust in the topsides ideally located to melt my fender! Only just spotted it in time.

Keith

 

[castaway]

People who tie their unflatable along side to stop others mooring alongside their raft (and then always avoid eye contact)

Nick.

 

[Rabbie]

I fervently share most of what has been listed here, as good manners seem to be a thing no longer taught. One thing I dislike is when you are moored, or even moving, when overtaking boats crew cannot resist 'rubbernecking' and staring through your hatch. I fail to see what the attraction can be, unless its the pink jock-strap and red pom-pommed carpet slippers that I prefer when afloat.

 

[Joe_Cole]

Re: Anchoring too close

It must be your warm personality that attracts other people.

I don't have the problem. I find that I can put them off without even trying.

Regards

Joe

 

[corkonian1]

Re: Anchoring too close

Ribs Ribs Ribs, why the humongeous engines,
anyone can push a throttle, bah I dont BELIEVE it
Ah now I must get back to boiling my alarm clock in castor oil

 

[Cutter]

charter boat out of Haslar I think

 

[corkonian1]

Going sailing with my husband

 

[Footpad]

I think that leaving an inflatable alongside is a very kind act, it saves me putting out fenders!

 

[Guest]

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[jimi]

I always assumed these signs were distributed by the harbour master when he thought the raft full?

Jim

 

[Johnjo]

Down here in Cornwall.
We have another use for them,
As long as the paper is'nt too glossy.