Lucky spot of dolphins near Chapmans pool near Lulworth cove

[Java@Poole]

Pod of dolphins swimming under the bow on a lovely afternoon with calm seas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExJbAd0PROM

[Dr Doof]

Fantastic.

I've come across them a couple of times. The National Trust guy told me a steady 8 knots is about the right speed for them to play around the boat.

[sarahscottiedog]

Originally Posted by Dr Doof

Fantastic.

I've come across them a couple of times. The National Trust guy told me a steady 8 knots is about the right speed for them to play around the boat.

8 Knots !!! Ithought this guy was trying to run them down !!! Way too fast !!!!

[Java@Poole]

Hi Sarah

The video makes it look much faster than it was! (Under 10 knots). By the way the dolphins were swimming and playing alongside us for so long, safe to say they were enjoying themselves!

[Java@Poole]

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[Cookee]

Originally Posted by Java@Poole

Pod of dolphins swimming under the bow on a lovely afternoon with calm seas

It says "This video is private"!

[Razorbill RIBs]

Originally Posted by Java@Poole

Hi Sarah

The video makes it look much faster than it was! (Under 10 knots). By the way the dolphins were swimming and playing alongside us for so long, safe to say they were enjoying themselves!

Hi Java@Poole and welcome to the forum lovely looking boat.....

See you've removed the vid....and i'm really not going on a witch hunt with this one, but do agree with Sarah, vid did look a little fast for cruising with the Bottlenose Dolphs you encountered.

I agree that it is a fantastic sight!! But it may be of interest to you to have a look at the guidance here (from Pembs MC, but code still applies) in case you should be lucky enough to meet up with them again http://www.pembrokeshiremarinecode.o...%20conduct.htm

A friend of mine is the strandings officer for Wales...unfortunately prop and hull strike are far more common than you might imagine

Dan

[kerny]

That link is fine Dan if you live in Australia.

[Razorbill RIBs]

Originally Posted by kerny

That link is fine Dan if you live in Australia.

?? Working okay here....It's from our local group code, but similar /same as WiSe guidance etc etc....

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Razorbill RIBs

?? Working okay here....It's from our local group code, but similar /same as WiSe guidance etc etc....

upside down here l.o.l.

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by Java@Poole

Pod of dolphins swimming under the bow on a lovely afternoon with calm seas

Video removed

[Cookee]

Originally Posted by Jizm

Video removed

See post number 6!

[Steve_B]

Whatever the rights or wrongs of this, many more are now aware of guidlines for dealing with encounters AND

it's good to see they are around in the local area. Hope to see much more of them on their terms (we follow the WiSe guidlines)

Steve