Trafalgar 200 - Thank you QHM

[[2574]]

Dear QHM,

Thanks for keeping some semblance of order during Fleet Review and IFOS. I consider it quite an achievement to have safely marshalled a fleet of warships at the same time as maintaining commercial shipping and keeping leisure boats in operation. I expect there were a few spats but I've not heard of any major incidents during the event. Ch11 was wall to wall and you even kept your cool when Spithead Control were less than prompt at responding during the build up weekend.

Good job.

Rob

 

[PaulR]

agree 100% - the marshalls we encountered on sunday were polite and efficient and relaxed-made it all easy for us in advising on the one way route to view the tall ships and when shepherding the lot of us whilst watching the air display on sunday afternoon-well done

 

[dulcibella]

Even though I wasn't interested in the event, I agree that the strategy for managing the interests and safety of all Spithead users was outstanding and excellently publicised. Is QHM interested in running the transport for the 2012 Olympics while maintaining services for London commuters like me? Mind you, I retire in 2008 ....

 

[Twister_Ken]

Rob,

S'no good mate, QHM's not going to reduce your harbour dues.

 

[VicS]

Didn't think they had to pay harbour dues in Portsmouth. Didn't when I was there.

Don't see why they shouldn't though.

 

[[2574]]

Ken,

You don't understand mate - I'd bung him a case of wine if I paid harbour dues!

rob

 

[BlueChip]

Its just a matter of time - who else is going to pay for all these volunteer patrol boats zooming around?

 

[bobgosling]

I disagree that safety procedures were well publicised. I was aware that there were restricted areas for Tuesday but never saw any mention of Monday being effected ( had a gun waved at me by a boat full of Marines ! ). Judging from the VHF chatter on Wednesday there was some confusion then too. Restrictions were lifted for Wednesday apparently despite there still being many warships still at anchor.

 

[plombier]

If you refer to QHM's LNTM 29/05 (http://www.qhmportsmouth.com/index.php?previous=27&art=273) you will see that the exclusion zone around the fleet was set up on 22 June until 30 June.

Regretfully a lot of confusion was caused by peeps not being bothered to seek out and read the information available from various sources.

 

[BlueChip]

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Dear QHM,

Thanks for keeping some semblance of order during Fleet Review and IFOS. I consider it quite an achievement to have safely marshalled a fleet of warships at the same time as maintaining commercial shipping and keeping leisure boats in operation. I expect there were a few spats but I've not heard of any major incidents during the event. Ch11 was wall to wall and you even kept your cool when Spithead Control were less than prompt at responding during the build up weekend.

Good job.

Rob

[/ QUOTE ]

A post worthy of the award of an OBN

 

[kds]

"I wasn't interested in the event"

Just out of curiosity - what sort of event would interest you ?

Ken

 

[TeamSpirit]

What a remarkable achievement to have managed the assembled international fleet and the multitude of spectator craft and vessels and remained professional and responsive to the last.
QHM and Solent Coastguard deserve our gratitude and thanks for an event well managed.

A great and historic event shared by many, was a pity that a very small minority of irresponsible and discourteous individuals made their work so challenging.

Well done chaps ! (& chapesses)