TomBettle Posted September 1, 2006 Report Posted September 1, 2006 Yesterday I handed over a new boat to a chap, his family and mate all of whom may well soon be on the scene as new club members. Really nice guys and they seemed extremely pleased with their boat. Part of our hand over is some proper tuition from a local sea school, as we were prepping the boat for the tuition we were discussing their experience and they anounced they had RYA level 2. Excellent, I thought, these guys will have no problem. HOWEVER On chatting further it seems they went for a bargain course that set them back just Quote
Maverick Martin Posted September 1, 2006 Report Posted September 1, 2006 Couldn't agree more Tom and good on SMB for taking a responsible attitude. On a training not I am just waiting for our provider to get back to me with dates then we shall have some of our members going through RYA Power boat level 2 Martin Quote
plaicemat Posted September 1, 2006 Report Posted September 1, 2006 Mind you, Tom, with all the news items recently about thefts from Cristchurch, I believe I would think twice before putting a new boat on a mooring there. But your point is well made and timely. Although I have done a course on a lovely smooth inland reservoir, mainly geared towards sailing safety boat, I am taking the course offered by the club to ensure I'm up to speed on the briny. It's all very different with tides and waves, not to mention navigation. On a reservoir, if you go far enough in the any direction, you strike land. Terry. Quote
Paul D Posted September 1, 2006 Report Posted September 1, 2006 Terry, I wouldn't say Christchurch was any worst then Poole ( or anywhere else for that matter ) with regard to thefts. I can only recall two or three from Christchurch but as many from Poole and Lymington/Solent area. Quote
plaicemat Posted September 1, 2006 Report Posted September 1, 2006 (edited) Oh! My apologies to Christchurch. It just seemed that the most recent ones all came from that area. And, upon consideration, Poole is a damn sight bigger than Christchurch and has many more boats to target. Terry. Edited September 1, 2006 by plaicemat Quote
Paul D Posted September 1, 2006 Report Posted September 1, 2006 On the other hand.... make that 4 now Theft of Valiant 380 3.8 m RIB www.stolenboats.org.uk/view.php3?q=1156 Please click on the link above to view further information. HIN: PT-VALCO2520L405 Datatag: Theft Date: 14-Aug-2006 Theft Location: Christchurch - on mooring Description: White GRP hull, white/grey tubes, white seat & console, powered by Mariner25hp outboard serial no. ON054615 ============================================== Theft of Mariner Marathon 25 Outboard Engine www.stolenboats.org.uk/view.php3?q=1160 Please click on the link above to view further information. Outboard Serial No. ON054615 Theft Date: 14-Aug-2006 Theft Location: Christchurch, moorings Description: Stolen with Valiant 380 RIB Quote
toerag Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 Surely someone needs to inform the RYA that their courses aren't being taught properly?? Quote
great white Posted September 21, 2006 Report Posted September 21, 2006 The RYA would be very interested all instructng should come under a recognised training center. and those and all equipment are inspected by the RYA annually. Even as the senior instructor at the Yacht Club it is difficult to run private training courses. Charlie Quote
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