Boat Safety Scheme

[Ridgewoodwoody]

We own a 3 metre Brig Dingo inflatable with a Yamaha 6hp outboard. Next spring I'd like to take it onto the Thames. Reading the EA website, I'm not entirely clear whether or not our dinghy needs to be registered and therefore requires me to undergo the Boat Safety Scheme.
Any advice welcome, along with any particularly good Thames slipways or spots to cruise.

Many thanks.

[whisper]

Originally Posted by Ridgewoodwoody

We own a 3 metre Brig Dingo inflatable with a Yamaha 6hp outboard. Next spring I'd like to take it onto the Thames. Reading the EA website, I'm not entirely clear whether or not our dinghy needs to be registered and therefore requires me to undergo the Boat Safety Scheme.
Any advice welcome, along with any particularly good Thames slipways or spots to cruise.

Many thanks.

I'm sure that you don't need one

[Poly]

You definitely don't need a BSC for temporary use on canals/rivers. You may need a permit/licence.

[John Kennett]

Like Poly says you don't need a BSC, but you will need a visitor's licence. More details here https://www.gov.uk/government/public...ration-charges

[John Kennett]

Or you can go on the Thames below Teddington without needing a licence. River Lane in Petersham is a great launch spot and is handy for pubs in Richmond and Twickenham.

[CJL]

As far as I'm aware open boats, don't need a BSS.

[Poly]

Originally Posted by CJL

As far as I'm aware open boats, don't need a BSS.

Provided they have outboard engines and no electrical systems they don't need examined but still need to meet the standard.

[camelgas]

As said above safety cert not needed.

I buy a day licence at the first lock that I get to after launching, the lock keeper will want sight of your insurance, you pay, he gives you a ticket and thats it ! .

[CJL]

Originally Posted by Poly

Provided they have outboard engines and no electrical systems they don't need examined but still need to meet the standard.

Well our RIBS don't have a BSS and they have outboards and electrical systems and we've never had a BSS so something is wrong there!

C

[CJL]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Or you can go on the Thames below Teddington without needing a licence. River Lane in Petersham is a great launch spot and is handy for pubs in Richmond and Twickenham.

Spot on!

C

[Poly]

Originally Posted by CJL

Well our RIBS don't have a BSS and they have outboards and electrical systems and we've never had a BSS so something is wrong there!

C

Are you a permanent user? See page 4 paragraph marked with double star: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...aunch-non-hire in this pdf.

The canals advice is clearer if you have a battery you need a BSS for non temporary visiting.

Of course their may well be a case of don't ask don't tell, and or pragmatic practicality from the people on the ground.

[mick]

River lane slip

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

.........River Lane in Petersham is a great launch spot and is handy for pubs in Richmond and Twickenham.

+1, watch out if it's a particularly high tide as the lane floods for about 50m up from the river. Also watch out for the mad dog woman, who will rant if you have the temerity to stop her dogs playing in the water by blocking the slip with your boat(s)

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

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River lane slip

Borrox, you beat me to it

[mick]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

+1, watch out if it's a particularly high tide as the lane floods for about 50m up from the river. Also watch out for the mad dog woman, who will rant if you have the temerity to stop her dogs playing in the water by blocking the slip with your boat(s)

Like this then

[tony t]

Originally Posted by mick

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Like this then

Yea see my old Defenders bringing up the rear


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[mick]

Originally Posted by tony t

Yea see my old Defenders bringing up the rear


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someone having a slash

[CJL]

Originally Posted by mick

Attachment 101785someone having a slash

"Somebody has nicked the slipway!"

[CJL]

Originally Posted by Poly

Are you a permanent user? See page 4 paragraph marked with double star: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...aunch-non-hire in this pdf.

The canals advice is clearer if you have a battery you need a BSS for non temporary visiting.

Of course their may well be a case of don't ask don't tell, and or pragmatic practicality from the people on the ground.

I can assure you it doesn't work like that!

C

[Poly]

Originally Posted by CJL

I can assure you it doesn't work like that!

C

So you lie on the form?