Will this guy make it? 1700 miles in Searider
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hidetheelephants said:
No licence needed in the UK to be in charge of a boat under 24m long, but I'd recommend training.
This didn't register when I read it first time. I can jump on a nigh-80ft boat and take it out. I had no idea - it felt a bit daunting to be let loose up to Great Glen many years ago, never mind the high seas in a properly big boat. How do other countries regulate this (or don't?)Bonefish Blues said:
hidetheelephants said:
No licence needed in the UK to be in charge of a boat under 24m long, but I'd recommend training.
This didn't register when I read it first time. I can jump on a nigh-80ft boat and take it out. I had no idea - it felt a bit daunting to be let loose up to Great Glen many years ago, never mind the high seas in a properly big boat. How do other countries regulate this (or don't?)hidetheelephants said:
Bonefish Blues said:
hidetheelephants said:
No licence needed in the UK to be in charge of a boat under 24m long, but I'd recommend training.
This didn't register when I read it first time. I can jump on a nigh-80ft boat and take it out. I had no idea - it felt a bit daunting to be let loose up to Great Glen many years ago, never mind the high seas in a properly big boat. How do other countries regulate this (or don't?)My brother had a radio on his RIB but we never used it, and I'm not even sure he knew how to, or when to.
I note Harry does use his radio often when coming into harbours. In fact, his sea-knowledge seems perfectly adequate and has kept him out of any trouble.
If I bought a boat, I'd certainly take a few lessons. To my mind there's such a huge opportunity for my getting into trouble. The learning curve when you're introduced to something new is always steep, and I'm certain you could flatten that curve really quickly by listening to someone who knows what they're talking about.
Two or three weekends would give you a very good introduction to driving a boat…
The colours of lights etc are all covered in the COLREGS which is basically the Highway Code of the sea - and which is mandatory not advisory https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/do-you-know-your-colre...
A lot of people who buy boats will have had experience while growing up but there are those who are new to it and have the money to buy a powerful boat - some get into trouble because they think it looks easy / don’t understand that it is worth learning / ‘no licence is needed’ but fortunately the majority at least take a basic RYA course.
Radio - not to be used without a radio licence which you get after a day long course
The colours of lights etc are all covered in the COLREGS which is basically the Highway Code of the sea - and which is mandatory not advisory https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/do-you-know-your-colre...
A lot of people who buy boats will have had experience while growing up but there are those who are new to it and have the money to buy a powerful boat - some get into trouble because they think it looks easy / don’t understand that it is worth learning / ‘no licence is needed’ but fortunately the majority at least take a basic RYA course.
Radio - not to be used without a radio licence which you get after a day long course
hidetheelephants said:
I've no idea what insurers say on the subject but the law says "fill your boots". Most countries do require licences, training etc., UK boating is a libertarian paradise but the stats say there aren't more accidents here than in more heavily regulated states.
It’s cos we’re a natural seafaring nation, it’s in our salty blood. ecsrobin said:
akirk said:
Radio - not to be used without a radio licence which you get after a day long course
Except in an emergency. akirk said:
Technically true but anyone going out to sea without the basics of getting a radio licence is naive at best / irresponsible more likely / criminal at worst…
A bit of a stretch there, I suspect there are plenty of sailors far more experienced than us that don’t have a licence yet operate them in a professional manner. Then of course you’ve got the fishing crews that like to have a full blown conversations on channels, or when England are playing suddenly all cheer down the radios, all people that should know better as licence holders. You’re also forgetting that the skipper might have a licence but requires a guest/crew without a licence to operate it due to dealing with the emergency.
Huntsman said:
Way back in episode 1 it looked like he was a dead cert for a watery death, it now looks like he's going to actually make it!
Agreed. I believe one of the early videos was him doing some training which I believe was before he set off but it doesn’t make up for experience which has shown through all the episodes as it grows. ecsrobin said:
Huntsman said:
Way back in episode 1 it looked like he was a dead cert for a watery death, it now looks like he's going to actually make it!
Agreed. I believe one of the early videos was him doing some training which I believe was before he set off but it doesn’t make up for experience which has shown through all the episodes as it grows. He has the right attitude to be good at sea, mindful of dangers, asks a lot of questions and comes to critical decisions quickly. Top bloke really.
ecsrobin said:
akirk said:
Technically true but anyone going out to sea without the basics of getting a radio licence is naive at best / irresponsible more likely / criminal at worst…
A bit of a stretch there, I suspect there are plenty of sailors far more experienced than us that don’t have a licence yet operate them in a professional manner. Then of course you’ve got the fishing crews that like to have a full blown conversations on channels, or when England are playing suddenly all cheer down the radios, all people that should know better as licence holders. You’re also forgetting that the skipper might have a licence but requires a guest/crew without a licence to operate it due to dealing with the emergency.
Doesn’t change a thing - if you are going boating, get a radio and learn to use it properly- it might be the difference between coming back or not.
StephenP said:
Harry's made good progress over the last few days, getting to Newcastle. I wonder if he got some good footage of the northern lights?
That would be cool.I wonder if he's pushing to finish off the journey this year ? I think I might actually go up to London and cheer him back if there was any advance warning
outnumbered said:
That would be cool.
I wonder if he's pushing to finish off the journey this year ? I think I might actually go up to London and cheer him back if there was any advance warning
This needs to happen! There are great flotilla moments when racers return to port, I would love to see this up the Thames. I wonder if he's pushing to finish off the journey this year ? I think I might actually go up to London and cheer him back if there was any advance warning
J3JCV said:
outnumbered said:
That would be cool.
I wonder if he's pushing to finish off the journey this year ? I think I might actually go up to London and cheer him back if there was any advance warning
This needs to happen! There are great flotilla moments when racers return to port, I would love to see this up the Thames. I wonder if he's pushing to finish off the journey this year ? I think I might actually go up to London and cheer him back if there was any advance warning
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