One reason why a RIB is better for inshore work

Channel Ribs · 26 July 2007, 18:39

It was bound to happen, but I do not envy the Coxwain on this ocassion.

Deal Pier, the annual regatta: Five lifeboats, plus Coastguard peforming an excellent rescue demonstration. One 'boat got caught by the current, too close to the pier's legs to be able to power free.

Limey Linda · 26 July 2007, 19:38

Yup, I bet the COXSWAIN, was quite p'ed off. Great photo's.

peterb · 26 July 2007, 19:45

Isnt 17-09 "City of London" and Dover's boat?

chris123 · 26 July 2007, 19:50

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Originally Posted by peterb

Isnt 17-09 "City of London" and Dover's boat?

She certainly is.

codprawn · 26 July 2007, 19:53

Bloody amateurs...............

eupa · 27 July 2007, 07:05

Bloody amateurs...............

Codders I take umbridge at this remark--- Do you know them??.. I do and they are fine body of men... This can happen to anybody even the most experienced.

A remark like yours shows just plain ignorance and I am surprised.Or does it
show you in your "real" colours.? They ( Dover lifeboat) are all unpaid. When did you last do something for nothing? I would suggest that you withdraw that remark.

Jonathan

peterb · 27 July 2007, 07:27

As an ex-coastguard (who was once rescued by the RNLI

) I have every respect for them as well.

However, when I read Codprawn's remark, I took it to be very much tongue in cheek (probably because of the string of dots?) and in complete fun.

I can't honestly believe that anyone who enjoys boating in the UK would feel anything other than gratitude towards the guys in red and yellow?

eupa · 27 July 2007, 07:52

However, when I read Codprawn's remark, I took it to be very much tongue in cheek (probably because of the string of dots?) and in complete fun.

Maybe.. But let's see what the great man has to say??... Admittedly - I did not see it as a "fun" remark-- else it would have been dotted with smliers.. The dots are ment to imply " further comment not possible"

jonathan

peterb · 27 July 2007, 08:04

Eupa - I'm new here so dont really know any of the personalities. You obviously have the better of me there. You refer to Codprawn as "the great man" which suggests you know him well.

I use the "row of dots" to mean tongue in cheek or "think about it as its not quite meant at face value". Quite the reverse of your implied meaning! I guess the safest thing is to always include a smiley as that ensures readers know its a leg-pull.

Channel Ribs · 27 July 2007, 08:18

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Originally Posted by peterb

I use the "row of dots" to mean tongue in cheek...

Quite so Peter.

I do not know the Dover crew in person, but I do know about some of their more arduous shouts and I too feel nothing but respect for them and there colleagues.

Given that all Lifeboatmen have a sharp sense of humour, IME, I doubt that they need defending. If I thought they did I would have kept the photos to myself and the Deal crew, ok maybe the Ramsgate crew too. Oh aye and there is the photo on the other forum.

Anyway, to bring the thread back on track - here is a photo of a happy moment just before the big 'boat got a bit wedged.

eupa · 27 July 2007, 08:32

Eupa - I'm new here so dont really know any of the personalities. You obviously have the better of me there. You refer to Codprawn as "the great man" which suggests you know him well.

Its not all that diffficult---- just use this site to find all the posts made by"codprawn"- if you have time!!! Its quite illuminating. there have been some fantastic run-ins with this 'character' some good, some bad. It has led to people being suspended from this board. Basically I like him ( her or it)??.
His(her or its) answers are well researched.. so beware!!!!!.

sincerely

Jonathan

genoa · 27 July 2007, 09:23

I suspect the incident created great hilarity in the team and lead to an expensive nite in the pub for the cox'n. I believe anything like that costs a round, and its amazing how many people can show up in an rnli shirt if there is a free beer on offer.

Seriously, we all make mistakes, and usually we should not judge on the mistake, but on the action to rectify it.

- Hey the sun's here, I'm off ...POETS day today!!!

mdt · 27 July 2007, 09:23

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Bloody amateurs...............

Cod old boy, you are very wrong to say this...

part-timers more like.....................

codprawn · 27 July 2007, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterb

As an ex-coastguard (who was once rescued by the RNLI

) I have every respect for them as well.

However, when I read Codprawn's remark, I took it to be very much tongue in cheek (probably because of the string of dots?) and in complete fun.

I can't honestly believe that anyone who enjoys boating in the UK would feel anything other than gratitude towards the guys in red and yellow?

Nice to see some people haven't had their sense of humour surgically removed!!!

codprawn · 27 July 2007, 14:10

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Originally Posted by mdt

Cod old boy, you are very wrong to say this...

part-timers more like.....................

EXACTLY...........

codprawn · 27 July 2007, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by eupa

Eupa - I'm new here so dont really know any of the personalities. You obviously have the better of me there. You refer to Codprawn as "the great man" which suggests you know him well.

Its not all that diffficult---- just use this site to find all the posts made by"codprawn"- if you have time!!! Its quite illuminating. there have been some fantastic run-ins with this 'character' some good, some bad. It has led to people being suspended from this board. Basically I like him ( her or it)??.
His(her or its) answers are well researched.. so beware!!!!!.

sincerely

Jonathan

Don't worry - I don't expect someone who "chooses" to live in Belgium to understand...........

eupa · 27 July 2007, 15:34

Don't worry - I don't expect someone who "chooses" to live in Belgium to understand...........

No worse than somebody who "lives" in Wales..god foresaken place

Jonathna

codprawn · 27 July 2007, 15:45

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Originally Posted by eupa

Don't worry - I don't expect someone who "chooses" to live in Belgium to understand...........

No worse than somebody who "lives" in Wales..god foresaken place

Jonathna

It is these days - it has rained almost constantly for 3 months - in the middle of summer!!!

Channel Ribs · 27 July 2007, 16:32

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Originally Posted by codprawn

It is these days - it has rained almost constantly for 3 months - in the middle of summer!!!

That could be why the lifeboat got stuck!

The sea levels have risen and now they can't fit under the pier.

You have not been shipping all that rain water to Kent have you? Oh the irony of it, only last year they were buying water in and banning hose pipes. d'oh!

Rogue Wave · 30 July 2007, 00:42

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Originally Posted by malthouse

Anyway, to bring the thread back on track - here is a photo of a happy moment just before the big 'boat got a bit wedged.

Its not the first time they have cocked up during a display, I undestand thes Cowes inshore lifeboat gave a hilarious demo at Ribex

whats that supply ship in the background

and another question where the fkkn question mark on a Norwegian keyboard