Level 2 course

codprawn · 23 September 2005, 20:18

Just completed my level 2 - had a GREAT time - to be honest it was more basic than I though - NOT the fault of the instructor - he was great!!!

The practical side was what I was more interested in - classroom stuff you learn from books(or Ribnet)!!!

I have been around boats most of my life but not RIBs so it was great fun practicing.

On the first day I almost ended up with sunstroke - it really was that warm - face was bright red!!!

The second day was the best - force 6 to 7 and sea state moderate - off Swansea you have the Mixon shoal that can throw up some pretty big waves. We had GREAT fun - never been so wet in all my life - learnt a lot about throttle control - had some pretty good take offs. Waves were probably about 8 - 10 feet at times - strangely I was far happier than in the short sharp 2' chop we had the day before.

The Ribeye 5.5m was a great little boat - really stable and quite soft landings makes me wonder if a 5.5m is that capable what will a big one be like???

Next step the advanced - hopefully in my own boat in the winter!!!

Hugh Jardon · 23 September 2005, 23:29

codders

looks like you had a great day out, i am hoping to do my rya 2 soon as like yourself i have had boats for years (9 ) but never bothered with a course but now is the time i think. i got a new waterproof suite from Gill at the southampton bs so cant wait to use it in anger.

how many were there with you being instructed or did you do it one on one

and are you in the pics? you should post a pic with you in it....

hannah · 24 September 2005, 00:34

congradulations , hope it benifits you as much as it did for me!

codprawn · 24 September 2005, 03:37

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Originally Posted by Chris Hartley

codders

looks like you had a great day out, i am hoping to do my rya 2 soon as like yourself i have had boats for years (9 ) but never bothered with a course but now is the time i think. i got a new waterproof suite from Gill at the southampton bs so cant wait to use it in anger.

how many were there with you being instructed or did you do it one on one

and are you in the pics? you should post a pic with you in it....

I have always said experience is FAR more important than bits of paper - after doing my course I still maintain that - the advanced would be a better bet but you have to have done level 2 first!!!

There were 2 of us doing the course - I had to keep apologising for being such a terrible passenger - I am the same in a car - Jekyl and Hyde transformation when I get behind the wheel though!!!

I must say again the instructor was excellent - he had to be to put up with me - I am one of those people who can't be taught anything - have to learn for myself!!!

One thing I REALLY need to practice though - knots - a bloody disaster!!!

codprawn · 24 September 2005, 03:39

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Originally Posted by hannah

congradulations , hope it benifits you as much as it did for me!

Well I have a lot more miles on the clock than you!!! You must be one of the youngest to do the level 2 - brilliant work - hope you go on to do lots more!!!

Rogue Wave · 24 September 2005, 04:50

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Originally Posted by codprawn

One thing I REALLY need to practice though - knots - a bloody disaster!!!

I have had a few problems with my hands in the last decade and they have lost a lost 70% of their sensitivity which makes knot tying very tedious. SO know I only us one Knot a round turn and two half wits (hitches) It hasn't let me down so far

roycruse · 24 September 2005, 09:59

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Originally Posted by codprawn

One thing I REALLY need to practice though - knots - a bloody disaster!!!

This should get you started http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm

Cracks me up - even tells you how to tie a tie !!!

RIVA · 24 September 2005, 10:19

any more updates coders ,

so how far from the mumbles or the worm do you live ??

Jizm · 24 September 2005, 12:11

I have just done mine in similar sea conditions to you codders. I too have had boats for years, still found the course invaluable and learnt tons too!
Jiz

codprawn · 24 September 2005, 14:36

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Originally Posted by RIVA

any more updates coders ,

so how far from the mumbles or the worm do you live ??

Well Mumbles and the worm are a fair distance apart!!! Actually I can see Mumbles from where I live - but it is about 8 miles away!!!

STILL waiting for news....

IF I hadn't spent my money I would have been really tempted by that monster beamey 9m RIB you have the BWA or whatever it's called - 2x 250hp Etecs - looks a pretty good price - plenty of room for any fitout you could want!!!

What sort of hull is it? Deep V? I belive it's an Italian boat and they tend to have less aggressive hulls????

codprawn · 24 September 2005, 14:39

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I have had a few problems with my hands in the last decade and they have lost a lost 70% of their sensitivity which makes knot tying very tedious. SO know I only us one Knot a round turn and two half wits (hitches) It hasn't let me down so far

Same with me - too much computer use!!! Fine when my hands are warm but when cold - ouch!!! Still have just invested in some neoprene gloves.

I asked my instructor why I couldn't just use a caribiner to clip onto buoys etc - no comment so that is what I will do - damn site faster as well......

Managed to do quite a bit of high level climbing(ice) without being an expert at knots!!!

codprawn · 24 September 2005, 14:40

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Originally Posted by roycruse

This should get you started http://www.tollesburysc.co.uk/Knots/Knots_gallery.htm

Cracks me up - even tells you how to tie a tie !!!

GREAT site - maybe if I practice enough - trouble is I have a memory like a sieve - only worse.

People say I would forget my balls if they weren't in a bag!!!

Shaggy · 24 September 2005, 15:29

Is there anyone out there running a rough water handling course?

I covered it on my advanced but it was like a mill pond when we went out

Shaggy

Rogue Wave · 24 September 2005, 15:44

There is one out of Lowestoft If memory serves Dog Phillips runs them

eupa · 24 September 2005, 16:50

One thing I REALLY need to practice though - knots - a bloody disaster

Dont worry about it codders- had the same problem with my instructor last
year. He called me kack handed - and I am still trying to find out what he ment. I think its due to the fact that both you and me spend too much time with keyboards. Agree about the bit of paper bit and in fact the only way you are gong to learn anything is to get in your rib and go out alone... you either come back or you don't......

The VHF SRC course is different and you have to pass a written test at the end..... Book yourself in that one as well.

jonathan

Richard B · 24 September 2005, 18:40

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Originally Posted by eupa

The VHF SRC course is different and you have to pass a written test at the end.....

Yes, but they do tell you all the answers on the course!

Hugh Jardon · 24 September 2005, 20:59

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Well I have a lot more miles on the clock than you!!! You must be one of the youngest to do the level 2 - brilliant work - hope you go on to do lots more!!!

Mollers was saying you are 86 but i dont believe you are that old....i always say a man is as young as the woman he feels!..

codprawn · 24 September 2005, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Chris Hartley

Mollers was saying you are 86 but i dont believe you are that old....i always say a man is as young as the woman he feels!..

Well that makes me 23 then!!!

codprawn · 24 September 2005, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Shaggy

Is there anyone out there running a rough water handling course?

I covered it on my advanced but it was like a mill pond when we went out

Shaggy

I am sure the bloke who taught me would be up for it - Swansea may be a bit far for you to come though!!!

The Garfish · 24 September 2005, 21:31

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Originally Posted by Chris Hartley

i got a new waterproof suite from Gill at the southampton bs

wot de fuk doo yew nead a worterprewf sweete forr. doo yew doo worterspawts inn yorr livin rewm.

gArf

s.p. hooz gil