Harbour Etiquette

[Poly]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

looks like there's loads of useful information in there, shame there's not a kindle edition

Its a PDF I think you can email it to the kindle - if you login to Amazon you'll find a Manage Devices sections where there is a section called something like Personal Settings and an address like: Steve509926@kindle.com - you just email the PDF as an attachment. It goes straight to your kindle library.

and common boating rules etc which are the same worldwide.

Some pedantic b*s*a*d will be along to point out that VHF channels and IALA bouyage are not the same everywhere - although I think Aus and the UK are the same for bouys ;-)

[Steve509926]

Poly your a genius

I get loads of PDF documentation sent and I have (or should I now say had) to sit with a laptop on my knee, that tip was so helpful.

If we ever meet I own you a pint or 3.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Poly

Some pedantic b*s*a*d will be along to point out that VHF channels and IALA bouyage are not the same everywhere - although I think Aus and the UK are the same for bouys ;-)

Every forum nowadays has one o them Pedantophiles!

Imma hunt 'em with fake erroneous zones.

[GwynWms]

The 2day PB2 at Plas Menai is brilliant. They take you into Felinheli marina to manovere, berth, and turn around.

[Poly]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Poly your a genius

Not everyone here would agree ;-)

If we ever meet I own you a pint or 3.

[jwalker]

Poly your a genius

Originally Posted by Poly

Not everyone here would agree...

Aww... well I think you're lovely...

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Matt

Make sure that by the time you're at the top of the slipway, you're 100% ready to launch. The most frustrating thing in the world is people who block the slipway while they unpack and prepare.

So I'd recommend finding a quiet corner to get everything just so and ready to go in the water before you're on the slipway and then once you're ready, off you go. It also means you're less harassed or rushed with all eyes on you looking for a humourous cockup.

It may sound obvious but for the avoidance of doubt (and humorous cockups) don’t get carried away and completely untie your boat from the trailer at the top of the slipway.

Keep the bow attached until the boat is on the water otherwise there’s a real risk of unloading it onto the slipway before you get to the water.

[HDAV]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

It may sound obvious but for the avoidance of doubt (and humorous cockups) don’t get carried away and completely untie your boat from the trailer at the top of the slipway.

Keep the bow attached until the boat is on the water otherwise there’s a real risk of unloading it onto the slipway before you get to the water.

Seen a fella do that do his brand new boat was on a roller trailer, evidently his old one was on bunks...... the look on his face when he realised what the noise was as he got into his car

[Ferryman]

It was long ago and far away, it was on bunks and only nearly landed on the slipway [emoji849] boats are bastards!