534l4rk
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No drinks warning for Pageant Skippers. Who would be drinking going tidal let alone in restricted company ?
PLA warn Pageant Skippers
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Chris_d
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Some of the Pageant skippers probably steer straighter with a drink or two
Brayman
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Some of the Pageant skippers probably steer straighter with a drink or two
You speak for yourself!
Chris_d
Well-known member
I do.
I certainly wouldn't have a sip going tidal but it has been known returning tidal
boatone
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So where are these stern words of warning and wisdom to be found?
CJL
Member
They will be in Passage Plan that everybody has to follow.
Special arrangements will be in place with the MCA with breathalysers who will refuse participation to "compromised" skippers.
Chris
Special arrangements will be in place with the MCA with breathalysers who will refuse participation to "compromised" skippers.
Chris
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"Special Arrangements"??? What on earth does that mean.
Some chap with big arms, a PLA branded mask, a block of wood and an axe waiting on Tower Hill?
Some chap with big arms, a PLA branded mask, a block of wood and an axe waiting on Tower Hill?
No Regrets
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Glad I'm shoreside then
CJL
Member
Nothing ominous .... just that is not normal to have the MCA going around breathalysing leisure skippers.
They will only stop people who are obviously on their beer scooter weaving down the river.
Chris
No Regrets
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As the nice man said...that would be the sober ones
MiskinDriver
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At the PLA public meeting in Putney the other (very cold) night, the new Chief Harbourmaster, who is effectively in charge of the pageant, said that there would be scrutineering for the boats to make sure they 'reached RYA standards' (his words, not mine) and scrutineering on the morning of the pageant for the crew - skipper and nominated mate - to ensure that they are sober!
