Sadler 26 or 29 for single handed cruising

[Dutch01527]

Cowboy.
Read some of the previous posts & see what people think of idiots doing this to their buoys Rates somewhere up there with anchor threads, but with a bit more venom

The experts spitting vermon on other threads should tell the RYA that their Chief Instructor is an “idiot”. This is what he has to say on the subject of lassoing:

“Although lassoing is not the preferred option sometimes in an emergency or if you are short-handed a lasso is the easiest option. Help crew rig the lasso and get them to practice throwing and securing it prior to the approach. If you are using a lasso have a second line ready to use so as soon as you are attached by the lasso, rigging a line to the correct ring or loop on the buoy and removing the lasso. “


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I only use the technique when single handed and only for a minute or so when attaching the main lines. I have never seen any damage or felt that there was any danger of damage occurring as long as the lasso is removed quickly. That been said I have only every used it on substantial visitors or harbour authority buoys.

 

[Praxinoscope]

Aberaeron seems to be developing as a ’Sadler’ Centre, out of 22 sail, 8 are Sadlers, 5 x 29, 1 x 32, 2 x 25, there used to be a 26 but that has moved on. Should perhaps have included a ’Sadler290’ which not from the Sadler production is continuing the Sadler name.
Attached is photo that shows the wheel steering on one of the 29’s, forget the wheel, there is obviously a very useful place to keep the wine bottle.

 

[Daydream believer]

then moor properly at your leisure.

Yeah. & the rest. ?

 

[Daydream believer]

The experts spitting vermon on other threads should tell the RYA that their Chief Instructor is an “idiot”. This is what he has to say on the subject of lassoing:

I know the guy. He is called Roy Rogers & rides a horse called Trigger.
If you have ever lost £400 squids worth of mooring tackle when some idiot training school decided to "just practice" on one's mooring for a while you will know how I feel. The RYA chap mentions "emergency". That usually means high winds etc. Just the right conditions to burst an inflatable buoy
But as enough has already been said, perhaps one should leave it there.

Tonto

 

[Dutch01527]

I know the guy. He is called Roy Rogers & rides a horse called Trigger.
If you have ever lost £400 squids worth of mooring tackle when some idiot training school decided to "just practice" on one's mooring for a while you will know how I feel. The RYA chap mentions "emergency". That usually means high winds etc. Just the right conditions to burst an inflatable buoy
But as enough has already been said, perhaps one should leave it there.

Tonto

Selective quoting does not prove an point. He did not say “emergency” he said “emergency or if you are short-handed”. I would not use the technique on a inflatable bouy. But I would and do on a big, solid industrial strength bouys, including my own, with my 32 foot, 5 ton boat.

If you are paying £400 for an inflatable bouy could I suggest that you need to renegotiate.

 

[Daydream believer]

Selective quoting does not prove an point. He did not say “emergency” he said “emergency or if you are short-handed”. I would not use the technique on a inflatable bouy. But I would and do on a big, solid industrial strength bouys, including my own, with my 32 foot, 5 ton boat.

If you are paying £400 for an inflatable bouy could I suggest that you need to renegotiate.

Was "emergency " quoted or not? I suggest that the post suggests that it was. No need for correction thanks.
I did not say £ 400 for the buoy. The idiot splits the buoy & it sinks & one looses the tackle. I do know the cost of buoys & mooring tackle - I supply the stuff to the local mooring holders. I have customers coming for replacements.? ?
I have elderly sailing club friends who live on the sea front & watch the goings on through their telescopes. Not a lot on the moorings misses them .

 

[Stemar]

I would not use the technique on a inflatable bouy. But I would and do on a big, solid industrial strength bouys, including my own, with my 32 foot, 5 ton boat.

I've no argument with that, but the RYA comment should add something to that effect. They seem to be supposing a degree of common sense, which is always a dangerous thing to do.