Hello

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 13:59

Hi,

Not sure if this is the place to do it, but i will introduce myself.

My name is Matt, i am 16 years old and i volunteer for a Solent based teenage organisation named the Venturers Search and Rescue, i have the role of Senior Coxswain / instructor.

I Joined the Venturers because since a young age i have had an interest in the sea and lifeboats, it seemed the perfect organisation and at 11 i joined up!

Through the organisation i have gained my RYA Levels 1,2,Intermediate, Safety boat and via Tim at GriffinMarine i obtained my RYA Instructors certificate.

I have also completed numerous first aid certificate and VHF operators license, Earlier this year we transfered from RYA to IYT and i now have my IYT Small Powerboat and RIB masters certificate.

So enough bout me, the bits you want to here.... the RIBS

We operate three Ribs:

Venturer Rescue One: Steadfast Venturer
LOA: 9.5 Meters
Type: Ribworker D900
Engine: 1x 400hp Iveco Turbo Charged Marine Diesel
Speed: 30 knots
Builder: Ocean Dynamics Ribworker
Material: Alluminium - Hypalon Sponsons

Venturer Rescue Two: New Forest Venturer
LOA: 6.3 meters
Engine: 1x80 hp Yamaha four stroke outboard
Speed: 23 knots
Builder: Humber
Material: Fibre Glass - Hypalon Sponsons

Venturer Rescue Three: Colin Goodchild
LOA: 3.5 meter
Engine: 1x15hp Yamaha 2 stroke
Speed: 18 knots
Builder: Avon
Material: Fibre Glass - Hypalon Tubes

now off to look at some of the many many many topics...

Matt

John Kennett · 12 November 2007, 14:34

Welcome to RIBnet!

Venturer Rescue One looks like a serious bit of kit. I know at least one person will be along shortly drooling all over it!

John

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 14:37

Thanks for the Welcome John.

It is a serious bit of kit, lovely water jet RIB that will handle anything you throw at it!

Matt

Nasher · 12 November 2007, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kennett

Welcome to RIBnet!

Venturer Rescue One looks like a serious bit of kit. I know at least one person will be along shortly drooling all over it!

John

Welcome Matt

John - I don't think you are refering to me.

But I'm drooling anyway.

Nasher.

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 15:44

Hi Nasher. thanks for the Welcome, to assist with drooling, here are some more pics!

Jon Brooks · 12 November 2007, 16:07

Hi Matt,

Welcome to the mad world that is Ribnet

.

So can you give us an insight into what Venturers do?

Many thanks

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 16:14

What Venturers do:

We are a teenage organisation dedicated to helping humans and animals in danger or distress on land or at sea.

Basically, teenage crews are trained up to be competant, capable young people and then they perform rescues whilst the adults sit in the background.

It was founded on the idea that given the training, oppertunity and trust teenagers could provide a worthwile service as opposed to mug old ladies!

It has done me wonders and i love it, it is the best thing i ever did!!!

Our crews are often complemented on seamanship skills etc.

Basically. teenagers + boat + high quality training = Venturers Search and Rescue.

Hope this helps?

Matt

Jon Brooks · 12 November 2007, 16:17

Sounds like a great group to be involved with.

Nice one

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

Sounds like a great group to be involved with.

Nice one

Cheers,

Yes it is a good group to be involved with.

Mbryant · 12 November 2007, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt-V-SAR

Cheers,

Yes it is a good group to be involved with.

How can someone get involved?!

Is there a website of anything?

Nos4r2 · 12 November 2007, 17:43

Ahhh... you're the guys I got the drysuits from.

Very nice rib that's very well handled from what I've seen of you guys.

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbryant

How can someone get involved?!

Is there a website of anything?

www.venturers-search-and-rescue.org.uk

We are based at Lepe beach, at the entrance of the Beaulieu River in the Western Solent.

Feel free to pop along, although we have finished for the season, will be there from March onwards next year.

Nos4r2 - Ravenspring drysuits? if so i remember them, hope yours is keeping up well!

simmons0 · 12 November 2007, 18:41

Alrite Matt. Been a while!

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmons0

Alrite Matt. Been a while!

Hi Harry (i hope lol)

Hows it going?

dnt let me forget, i still owe you a drive of our main RIB mate!!

simmons0 · 12 November 2007, 19:29

Oh I won't! Not that i'm around Southampton much at the moment.

I'll drop you a pm next time I'm about.
Good to hear from you,

Harry

Biggles · 12 November 2007, 20:20

Matt,

I first met you guys at last years Calshot boat jumble. Hope you managed to flog everything.

I've also had the pleasure of meeting one of your crews during the summer in Yarmouth, they were on the really big RIB, the senior guy had red hair if I remember correct. Your guys were all eating fish and chips whilst sat on the boat. I waited for you to leave so I could come alongside. Most impressed with your boat, the new drysuits and very impressed with the pleasant attitude of everyone and especially the boat handling skills as you left the harbour.

Must admit I've never seen boat number two around the Solent but I'll keep an eye out for it now.

Keep up the good work.

Nick.

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 20:51

Biggles,

Red haired chap? i am affraid we dont have one. you will find the coxswain from yarmouth harbour was myself (how do i know) coz i am the only coxswain who goes into Yarmouth and the only one who buys chips when im there, but i appreciate the comment!!!!

as for not seeing the second boat, it is new and seems to hide in coves and bays training untill needed.

If anyone ever sees venturer rescue one out by all means pop alongside, 90% of the time i am on board.

Drysuits, if any one wants to buy one, we are now selling our Typhoons for £125 each. reason for sale is we have a new grant to specificaly get new drysuits.

Matt

Biggles · 12 November 2007, 20:58

Matt,

Here's the link from the earlier post I referred to:-

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...light=venturer

Matt-V-SAR · 12 November 2007, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

Matt,

Here's the link from the earlier post I referred to:-

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...light=venturer

Thanks for that, its always nice to see people make nice comments like that.

as far as are water jets easy to drive...if you know what your doing with them then yes they are, but they get a bit of getting use to, i remember when i first took the helm i think i did about 6 turns in my own space before i got on a straight line!!!

The Jackeens · 14 November 2007, 08:11

Matt

Great shots and sounds like great use of teenage energy and time !!!

Is there a way to encourage more teenagers to be involved in your organisation?

More details would be great!

K & P