Alderney Floptilla RIB Rally - 22 to 24 July 2011 - Page 4

martini · 08 January 2011, 12:24

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

Yes you were a throttle jock then and still are it seems.

Like none of us were at that age! I got my 1st powerboat at 12 years old, no adult supervision, no training, just a couple of out of date flares and an oar and that was me up to 6 miles from a safe haven

It's a miracle I'm still here

gotchiguy · 08 January 2011, 12:34

Yep we did pb2 a couple of years ago then in October sent away for the icc. Since we do most of our boating in French waters this was vital obviously.
I am going to do first aid and powerboat this year but with the ccf at school, where I do all my dinghy sailing (lake district). And possibly (since I have level 2 sailing already) do dayskipper sailing to add to my icc. Pretty sure I will then have a complete set of "yes"s exept power >24m or something like that.
Need to do VHF too but it is so much cheaper doing it through ccf may do that way too. PB2 costs less then a fiver through ccf

the only cost is the lunch

. With GD the next thing will be either intermediate or advanced, but depends if this is possible todo together re my age of course. But will do this as soon as possible when I can. Safety boat and first aid are the next thigs because need these to drive rescue boats at regattas etc

tim griffin · 08 January 2011, 12:45

It would appear that I have created a monster

I would suggest the Intermediate as you cover alot of GPS Navigation that you don't in the dayskipper theory ,and it is designed to make the transition to Advanced that much easier.
Dayskipper practical (Power) you will cover it as part of the course but not so much in Sailing .
Another course you may consider is the RYA Essential Navigation and Safety dovetails in nicely between PB2 and Intermediate.

If you want to go direct for your Advanced then Dayskipper Shorebased is a must or at least knowledge to that level as no time on the course to teach you the basics.
See you in July
Tim

martini · 08 January 2011, 12:52

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Pretty sure I will then have a complete set of "yes"s exept power >24m or something like that.

Not forgetting the CEVNI ticket for inland waterways

gotchiguy · 08 January 2011, 13:08

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Originally Posted by martini

Not forgetting the CEVNI ticket for inland waterways

Done that

all of five mins for both of us. Doesn't mean I actually know what much of it means but still... Got the ticket

GJ0KYZ · 08 January 2011, 15:18

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

Done that

all of five mins for both of us. Doesn't mean I actually know what much of it means but still... Got the ticket

Mercenary learning, don'tcha love it? Seriously, well done kid. I'm waiting for my swot sheet to arrive so I can do the online test myself. By the way, are you and your old man coming to Paris with us this year?

gotchiguy · 08 January 2011, 15:30

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Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

Mercenary learning, don'tcha love it? Seriously, well done kid. I'm waiting for my swot sheet to arrive so I can do the online test myself.

Haha honestly thats a bit of a lie, it wasn't exactly "hard" but it did make you think and tbh I did learn most of it. It is vital to have the RYA book with postits at the important pages, and although we did have the flash cards these were not really much cop both for learning and help during the test if that was necessary. We di about 45mins of practising, him clicking and when necessary me checking the answers, then 5 mins for each of our tests. £40 well spent GD reckoned at the time

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Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

By the way, are you and your old man coming to Paris with us this year?

Doubt it if it is at easter. Apparently I'm supposed to be learning for GCSE something or others that start the following week. If it gets pushed to start of summer then since I get off early (yr11 go home when finished all exams) then we may well do.
I've already spoken to Matt about this but for us this summer will be much harder logistically, GD may be on business in Canada regularly but wants to fit this around cruises, he will also have to be in London working too, so it may just be me & mum in Dinard quite a bit, and if thats the case then my max offshore distance in 1nm in the Cadet, hopefully I'll have finished the seagull by then so it'll be twin engined

Erin · 08 January 2011, 15:57

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

so it may just be me & mum in Dinard quite a bit, and if thats the case then my max offshore distance in 1nm in the Cadet,

She still puts you in baby reins does she?

gotchiguy · 08 January 2011, 16:33

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Originally Posted by Erin

She still puts you in baby reins does she?

If you remember last year... my mum doesn't exactly "do" boating

maybe she'd be ok with it if you came down and picked her up, 'cos your just not us she migntn't complain so much

Mollers · 08 January 2011, 16:44

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Originally Posted by gotchiguy

If you remember last year... my mum doesn't exactly "do" boating

maybe she'd be ok with it if you came down and picked her up, 'cos your just not us she migntn't complain so much

She did a darn good "STUPID BOY!" after you gave her a nudge down the sailing club steps.

gotchiguy · 08 January 2011, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Mollers

She did a darn good "STUPID BOY!" after you gave her a nudge down the sailing club steps.

That seems to be on repeat at the moment

she does get a bit carried away sometimes, that why dad and me like to have our boating trips without her

Cap'n Jack · 08 January 2011, 17:18

I'm one of the Admin's for the Sportsboat & Rib Magazine Forum, I see Jokaboat has already posted. I'd would like to say Hi to you all and what a nicely laid out and proper Forum you have.

I would also like to offer a massive thanks to Tim, Martini and Paul for taking the trouble to join our happy band and in spotting that we were mulling over a trip to the CI's this year. Their intervention and assistance with idea's has been welcomed.

I took the opportunity to read all the posts in this thread, in order to get up to speed and at first glance we could well have appeared to be a bunch of f**kers who know absolutely nothing about boating, scaring ourselves into not trying a CI trip. In addition I'm sure that much of the time we do actually spout a lot of hot air. Those among you who may have thought it, were kind enough not to print it, however the one of you that did go to print as previously pointed out, might get to meet us one day, maybe when one of us might be manning the allweather boat to rescue you or to offer you a tow.

This does not deter from the fact that we are a very friendly bunch who will help anyone and are mad keen boaters. In spite of the hot air there is a vast amount of knowledge amongst the members.

I'm sure we can learn a lot from each other and some of us would absolutely like to join you on the next CI trip, if you'll have us that is.

Always my best

Cap'n Jack

gotchiguy · 08 January 2011, 17:29

I said I'm sorry! Can we please forget about it!!?? Haha I look forward to meeting you all next year, and I do not doubt the experience of any of you. It was meant in humour, please don't take offence!

Looks like "vipermax" may be putting in an appearance as well as all the Dutch

he seems keen to join us up to Alderney, and I'll try ad still the cap breizhers into action although I might have a similar reaction tothose from sb&r from many.

martini · 08 January 2011, 17:29

Wecome Captain!

We are all very much looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the crew of the good ship "Sportsboat & RIB" in Alderney

Channel Ribs · 08 January 2011, 17:45

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Originally Posted by martini

Wecome Captain!

We are all very much looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the crew in Alderney

What he said.

By the way, the barbecue is coming on well... So far it features a very large wheel and the casing from an anti-tank mine.

I did some welding this avo that would make Martini weep!

martini · 08 January 2011, 17:49

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Originally Posted by malthouse

What he said.

By the way, the barbecue is coming on well... So far it features a very large wheel and the casing from an anti-tank mine.

I did some welding this avo that would make Martini weep!

As long as it isn't incorporating a Metz Manta in there anywhere I'll say nothing!

Channel Ribs · 08 January 2011, 17:52

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Originally Posted by martini

As long as it isn't incorporating a Metz Manta in there anywhere I'll say nothing!

It might end up with one, it seems the witch pre-empted my thoughts of getting an extra one in. Mind you, it might yet end up being needed by yerself.

Erin · 08 January 2011, 18:29

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Originally Posted by malthouse

By the way, the barbecue is coming on well...

And how's the charcoal production going? Do I detect a plan for a big bbq coming up? Kiln Farm burgers, steak and a nicely seared 15 yr old on the menu?

Mollers · 08 January 2011, 18:31

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Originally Posted by erin

and a nicely seared 16 yr old on the menu?

"stupid boy!"

gotchiguy · 08 January 2011, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Mollers

"stupid boy!"

I was about to ask who this 15 yr old was? I know I'm immature for my age but if your discussing that then it's more like 3 and a half yrs old