Poor Seamanship

[mjf]

I am constantly amased at the deadful seamanship observed in / about the Solent.

It beggars belief that there are not more collisions etc. I was fuming on Saturday as I approached Port Solent lock (in bound) in the dark to be overtaken within 3 boat lengths of the gate by a sailboat.........and Yes, my Nav Lights were working.

Whilst on my high horse I was very surprised last week to see the volume of correspondence on thro hull cooling arrangements. I would have thought vendors of boats would demonstrate the importance of how to close down openings below the w/l. to buyers who lack experience.

Or, am too sensitive and old fashioned.

Michael

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Maybe the sailboat had been called through by the lock keeper?
With regard to seacocks, it does no harm whatsoever to air basic subjects like this as I am sure that this forum is monitored by newbies looking to learn something about boats before taking the plunge. In any case, many secondhand purchases take place without the vendor meeting the purchaser so there is'nt any sort of handover procedure

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[tcm]

I think you arre a little too sensitive. Overtaking a boat into PS lock isn't ipso facto "poor seamanship". The area is well lit, and the lock is wide enough to take three boats abreast in the lock, even two at a time on entry and exit. In contrating on the lock ahead, I wonder if you broke IRPCS rule 5, and hence he merely "suprised" you?

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[mjf]

Thanks, maybe too sensitive.....

There was no instruction from the lock master other than to obey the lights - I was first in turn of two boats . I was aware of his approach and thought he would 'tuck in' astern. But, with little room to go he came up my port side and then crossed ahead (I took my way off at this point) before taking a stbd side to position in mid lock - due to this rude manouver I then was obliged to alter my docking plan.

Agree with comment on education on the forum. I have only been using this site a short while and have learnt a great deal. My point was simply that I was surprised at the number of people , who by definition (ie using the site) are interested and keen - but seemingly did not know the funamentals of maintaining water tight integity in a crisis!

Michael

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[dickh]

I was waiting to enter a lock in Holland a couple of years ago, together with several other boats gently milling around, when in charged a German yacht and took pole position. Everyone muttered, and duly followed in. When the lock opened(the light was still red) the german immediately charged out and was brought to an abrupt halt by the lifting bridge immediately after the lock gate, which had not yet been raised. The whole lock erupted in laughter.....

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[mjf]

There is a God in haven then.......

I always reckon in these cases if you wait long enough you get your day in court!

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