Should rafting be a thing of the past in Lymington?

[capnsensible]

it is this attitude what makes many of us avoid the places where you are likely to raft. most of go sailing to avoid the selfish behaviour of others.

BTW I worked out what had happened in 1997 ... although didnt the accident happen early on the morning of the 31st ...

IT was the Sunday morning that the news broke, we went alongside Saturday evening.

If you want to dissuade people from rafting but still keep a cheery welcoming smile, get yerself a biig dog. Ive seen that put a lot of people off....

 

[Praxinoscope]

Its the HQ of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club (Southern Division), don't you know.

A bit 'grand' for me, they probably wouldn't even allow me through the door.

 

[capnsensible]

A bit 'grand' for me, they probably wouldn't even allow me through the door.

Which direction? ??

 

[JumbleDuck]

Ah yes, buggered up all Sunday morning TV & Radio programmes.

There is an interesting article on the effect it had on BBC schedules at How the schedules changed following Princess Diana’s death. That concentrates on TV. My recollection is that the effect on radio schedules was even greater - Radios 1 to 4 were combined into Radio Diana RIP for some time.

 

[Sandy]

IT was the Sunday morning that the news broke, we went alongside Saturday evening.

If you want to dissuade people from rafting but still keep a cheery welcoming smile, get yerself a biig dog. Ive seen that put a lot of people off....

I find that getting the bagpipes out does that, "don't worry about me, I've major competition at the National Mod and need to practice a particularly long pibroch to practice."

 

[Seajet]

Remember, after 9/11 the BBC played non stop sombre music for days - and I must say it suited our mood.

Traffic was slow on the Hogs' Back and I remember seeing an American ambassador ( ? ) car with small wing flags driving sedately - houses everywhere sprouted the Stars and Stripes, it made me proud to be British.

As an aside, even the weather changed; I felt at the time the calm and strange grey light was just our mood on the airfield but it has since been proven even during those few days when airliners were grounded had a massive effect on the climate & sky - now the subject of very serious study.

 

[capnsensible]

Remember, after 9/11 the BBC played non stop sombre music for days - and I must say it suited our mood.

Traffic was slow on the Hogs' Back and I remember seeing an American ambassador ( ? ) car with small wing flags driving sedately - houses everywhere sprouted the Stars and Stripes, it made me proud to be British.

As an aside, even the weather changed; I felt at the time the calm and strange grey light was just our mood on the airfield but it has since been proven even during those few days when airliners were grounded had a massive effect on the climate & sky - now the subject of very serious study.

I was in Ceuta, the Spanish Enclave in Moroco for that one. Was up the yacht club paying mooring fees when someone put on the telly with the news. Was interesting going into Morocco at Marina Smir later that day.

In other significant events whilst yachting, we were in Guernsey pit stopped on passage to Gib when Man Utd beat Bayern in the Champions League final. ??

 

[xcw]

Getting back to the OP, have they freed up any of the visitors piles in Lymington yes? When I was there soon after lockdown ended the majority were taken by residents and visitors mooring were very limited (other than the bookable pontoons).

 

[Never Grumble]

If you want to dissuade people from rafting but still keep a cheery welcoming smile, get yerself a biig dog. Ive seen that put a lot of people off....

will two mad spaniels will have the same effect? usually we leave them behind but might be a good reason for them to get their sea legs

 

[capnsensible]

will two mad spaniels will have the same effect? usually we leave them behind but might be a good reason for them to get their sea legs

Certainly would work for me! ?

 

[Sharky34]

Remember, after 9/11 the BBC played non stop sombre music for days - and I must say it suited our mood.

Traffic was slow on the Hogs' Back and I remember seeing an American ambassador ( ? ) car with small wing flags driving sedately - houses everywhere sprouted the Stars and Stripes, it made me proud to be British.

As an aside, even the weather changed; I felt at the time the calm and strange grey light was just our mood on the airfield but it has since been proven even during those few days when airliners were grounded had a massive effect on the climate & sky - now the subject of very serious study.

9/11 was more distressing.

 

[JumbleDuck]

I find that getting the bagpipes out does that, "don't worry about me, I've major competition at the National Mod and need to practice a particularly long pibroch to practice."

Some bugger in Port Bannatyne marina has a habit of playing the pipes for half an hour at 10pm. I'm serious considering taking an accordion for retaliation ...

 

[JumbleDuck]

In other significant events whilst yachting, we were in Guernsey pit stopped on passage to Gib when Man Utd beat Bayern in the Champions League final. ??

I was playing on the swings in a small German village as a child in 1974 when an almighty shout rose from every house in the place. I had and have no interest whatsoever in football, and it was some time before I discovered that Germany had being playing in - and won - the world cup final. I did think the streets were a bit empty on my way to the swings

 

[Seajet]

I've just looked up the prices for Lymington Town Quay; it seems for my boat at 7 metres they expect £21,70 a night - marina prices indeed and as people say none of the facilities - I hope there's a ' Salcombe effect ' and people stay away until either prices are reduced or decent facilities ( which would cost the council a fortune ) are provided, for those unfamiliar with the town quay it's a very pleasant but busy spot, the only facility being a basic public loo frequented by cider swilling youngsters at night.

 

[[2574]]

I’ve just reviewed the rafting thread on PBO (which was linked early on in this thread) not normally a place of outlandish views, and was astonished at the attitudes being displayed. There is talk of “my right of access over your deck”. ladies crossing teak decks in heels apparently being enforced and “I’m not taking my shoes off because if I stub my toe he’ll be liable for damages”.

Good grief, what is the matter with everyone? Why can’t we be respectful and considerate of others‘ space, feelings and property? it’s not difficult to be civilised and accept others‘ points of view that one might not necessarily agree with. I go sailing for fun, if grief is involved I need to be paid for it. Why people pay money to a harbour master to experience such behaviour is beyond me. I will continue to invest in the best possible ground tackle.

 

[Seajet]

Robih,

they'll probably get away with the ludicrous fees and near zero facilities because Lymington is a very attractive town with a lot to offer - though I and the chap I was rafted to last time had a rather long walk to get petrol ( go to the top of the hilly high street and bear left ).

There is a definite etiquette in crossing other peoples' boats - step gently, no twanging the rigging, always cross the foredeck never the cockpit - when idiots don't do this, and I'd include women in high heels, tempers will fray.

The only time I've been near to a nautical punch-up was when a lowlife accused me of over-tight shore lines ( they'd been adjusted & bodged by someone ) then tried to deny me access ashore - at Lymington town quay...

 

[JumbleDuck]

I’ve just reviewed the rafting thread on PBO (which was linked early on in this thread) not normally a place of outlandish views, and was astonished at the attitudes being displayed. There is talk of “my right of access over your deck”. ladies crossing teak decks in heels apparently being enforced and “I’m not taking my shoes off because if I stub my toe he’ll be liable for damages”.

Good grief, what is the matter with everyone? Why can’t we be respectful and considerate of others‘ space, feelings and property?

That one started off with someone who demands, or wants to demand, that anyone crossing his second-hand teak deck should take their shoes off, The rest of the thread has been a reaction to that ridiculous preciousness.

 

[[2574]]

That one started off with someone who demands, or wants to demand, that anyone crossing his second-hand teak deck should take their shoes off, The rest of the thread has been a reaction to that ridiculous preciousness.

Okay, but surely the response to that is:

"Okay but I'm a little concerned that I might stub my toes, would it be okay if I kept my shoes on but I'll be sure to thoroughly check for any stones and muck before coming aboard"?

That would probably be politely received and you move on with no bad atmosphere created and probably a friendly association. No need to start shouting "I'm within my rights to cross your deck" and other such nonsense as is being espoused on the other thread.

 

[RJJ]

That one started off with someone who demands, or wants to demand, that anyone crossing his second-hand teak deck should take their shoes off, The rest of the thread has been a reaction to that ridiculous preciousness.

No, it started when I requested somebody, please, to take their dirty shoes off. I didn't "demand". When they ignored me, I didn't say another word. I had taken their shorelines and offered a literal hand as they stepped onto my boat. They also heaved on my guardrails and failed to put out shorelines. There was a variety of views about each of these three behaviours.

Respondents went on to insult me (materialistic, prissy-knickered, snobbish, "get over yourself"), as you have done yet again. I could respond; there are plenty of adjectives to describe people who think it's too bothersome to respect other people's property.

But I choose not to chuck insults and falsehoods around, could you please do the same? Thank you.

 

[RJJ]

Okay, but surely the response to that is:

"Okay but I'm a little concerned that I might stub my toes, would it be okay if I kept my shoes on but I'll be sure to thoroughly check for any stones and muck before coming aboard"?

That would probably be politely received and you move on with no bad atmosphere created and probably a friendly association. No need to start shouting "I'm within my rights to cross your deck" and other such nonsense as is being espoused on the other thread.

Indeed it would have been a reasonable answer. Instead of which the couple concerned paid no attention and I "enjoyed" finding their dirty footprints on the deck each time they crossed.