What was that marker Captain? (Pic)

[david]

Was it a port hand channel marker?
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.uscg.mil/photos/T_apuscg_GROUNDING_FOR_054S7500.jpeg>http://www.uscg.mil/photos/T_apuscg_GROUNDING_FOR_054S7500.jpeg</A>

<hr width=100% size=1>David

 

[ubuysa]

<font size=1>Was it a port hand channel marker?</font size=1>

Don't think so, it's the wrong shape. Might be a stbd channel marker in the USA?? Serves him right for using channel markers as GPS waypoints!!

Tony C.

<hr width=100% size=1>There are 10 kinds of people, those who understand binary and those who don't.

 

[Pipistrelle]

Now that could be one answer!

<hr width=100% size=1>When you go, make sure you go with a BANG!

 

[david]

Umm \"Might be a stbd channel marker in the USA??\"

Ummmm! "Might be a stbd channel marker in the USA??" I think you'll find red is Port in any country even in the USA, I think what you mean is port markers/bouys are on the left when leaving a port in the USA as against on the left when entering a port anywhere else /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

<hr width=100% size=1>David

 

[powerskipper]

He should have gone to "spec savers" /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

<hr width=100% size=1><A target="_blank" HREF=http://powerskipper.mysite.freeserve.com/>http://powerskipper.mysite.freeserve.com/</A>
Julie

 

[oldgit]

Re:Somebody has already stolen the sails.NM.

NM

<hr width=100% size=1>If it aint broke fix it till it is.

 

[powerskipper]

Re:Somebody has already stolen the sails.NM.

I know but I liked it/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

<hr width=100% size=1><A target="_blank" HREF=http://powerskipper.mysite.freeserve.com/>http://powerskipper.mysite.freeserve.com/</A>
Julie

 

[Mike21]

Was about to suggest something like that, tho a bit drastic/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[ubuysa]

Re: Umm \"Might be a stbd channel marker in the USA

<font size=1>I think you'll find red is Port in any country even in the USA</font size=1>

'Fraid not. The USA uses IALA region B channel marks, green cans should be left to port and red cones should be left to starboard. The opposite of IALA region A (which is pretty much everywhere else).

Tony C.

<hr width=100% size=1>There are 10 kinds of people, those who understand binary and those who don't.

 

[alanporter]

In North America we use the mnemonic RRR which stands for Red - Right- Returning. This means you keep a Red marker or buoy to your Right side when Returning from sea (or with the flood tide).

<hr width=100% size=1>Alan Porter

 

[LadyInBed]

I'm not sure that it’s a buoy at all.
I think it is something to do with the poles they have pegged down to secure the lines that stop the boat falling over to starboard.

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[whisper]

Re: Umm "Might be a stbd channel marker in the USA

Actually you're both right, or atleast you would be if in your case you specified that this applies when entering port or going with the flood tide.

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[Sybarite]

If the whole crew went and jumped on the starboard deck they could probably get it back in the water.

John

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[david]

Re: Umm \"Might be a stbd channel marker in the USA

Yes I know the USA uses the IALA system I had to sit a small exam in the states. I think we're at cross purposes. What I first commented on was the colour of the marker and thats was RED i.e. Port.... nothing to do with entering or leaving a port. Red is/means PORT in any country even in the USA.

<hr width=100% size=1>David

 

[Benbow]

Well I have it on very good authority that on the vessel struck the number four dayboard when it grounded on a rock in Narrow Strait north of Kodiak Island near the village of Ouzinke.
Further I hear that a 'dayboard' is anavigational beacon that clearly marks the channel when navigating in a restricted waterway.

You lot.... hopeless /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[charles_reed]

Upside down NP

NP

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[AndrewB]

Why knock down one post ...

... when you can take out a whole forest!