Yachting myth busters

jerrytug said:
It's not funny to deliberately leave one fender dangling, to induce apoplexy in blue ensign/blue blazer types.
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Is your myth the one about "blue ensign/blue blazer types" then, or that anyone would deliberately forget one fender, or that anyone would think it funny to try & wind people up?

Sorry, but I'm struggling to understand your point. :p
 
sailorman said:
The Lounge is full of trouble makers
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Long form: All yachtsmen are jolly good chaps who agree that women, gays, foreigners, foreign lesbians, jews, muslims, Scots, Irish, Scottish jews, Irish muslims, socialists, liberals, foreign liberals, gay socialists and methodists[1] are beneath contempt and will agree with any statement of prejudice.

Short form: all yachtsmen vote UKIP.

[1] film reference
 
JumbleDuck said:
Long form: All yachtsmen are jolly good chaps who agree that women, gays, foreigners, foreign lesbians, jews, muslims, Scots, Irish, Scottish jews, Irish muslims, socialists, liberals, foreign liberals, gay socialists and methodists[1] are beneath contempt and will agree with any statement of prejudice.

Short form: all yachtsmen vote UKIP.

[1] film reference
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one will be
 
JumbleDuck said:
Long form: All yachtsmen are jolly good chaps who agree that women, gays, foreigners, foreign lesbians, jews, muslims, Scots, Irish, Scottish jews, Irish muslims, socialists, liberals, foreign liberals, gay socialists and methodists[1] are beneath contempt and will agree with any statement of prejudice.

Short form: all yachtsmen vote UKIP.

[1] film reference
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Seems reasonable, though I would give Scots and women the chance to vote every second Thursday, one day they'll even be allowed to have their own boats. :)
 
Tubular radar reflectors work well.


You can heat a boat with half a candle.


Jubilee clips are so strong you only need one on a through hull.


Fire hose round a mooring rope never wears through.


The rubber rowlocks on inflatables hold the oars securely.


A dorade vent never leaks.


Furler bearings are sealed for life.


A swan necked exhaust does not allow water to surge back in.


Mast coats are waterproof.


A taped clevis pin will never come undone.


Any boat can be shored up with beer barrels and wooden wedges.


Stainless steel bolts never corrode.


Mainsheet tracks in front of the hatch are sensible and effective.


A heaving line knot is quite soft.


Engine mounting blocks are guaranteed for life.


Suitcase generators are inaudible from the next boat.


Captain **** crack sealer stops scuttles leaking.


Any form of marking on the anchor chain is immediately comprehensible to a new crew.


Anyone can learn to use a yuloh.


"Leaving at 4 a.m." notices never mean that.


Wind vane adjustment is easy, intuitive, and precise.


Radar scanners are totally safe for humans.


Baggywrinkle does not smell.


When crossing the channel, running the engine a lot means that the batteries will be well charged when you arrive off Plymouth ( ;) ).


One coat varnish.


Modern anchors self-stow.
 
JumbleDuck said:
Long form: All yachtsmen are jolly good chaps who agree that women, gays, foreigners, foreign lesbians, jews, muslims, Scots, Irish, Scottish jews, Irish muslims, socialists, liberals, foreign liberals, gay socialists and methodists[1] are beneath contempt and will agree with any statement of prejudice.

Short form: all yachtsmen vote UKIP.

[1] film reference
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I think you're BLAZING away with that one, I think you need to SADDLE up and move out.:o
 
Railbob said:
I think you're BLAZING away with that one, I think you need to SADDLE up and move out.:o
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If your going to bring horses into it.

My horse has just been wormed.
I dont need to worm my horse as I use garlic.
Ideal for a novice.
Safe with children.
There is no strangles on my yard.
Its an English Saddle.
 
Through hulls and stopcocks sold in chandlers don't have to be marked with the metal type - they're good for five years, so what could be safer?

No matter how hard to see or reach, all jubilee clips will take the same sized spanner, saving you hours of frustration.
 
The drascombe lugger is a safe boat in any conditions
The bargain boat
Families love sailing for the weekend with dad in his 18 ft trailer sailer
If you are interested in sailing just ask to crew in your friendly local yacht club
 
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