Thanks for the offer on the trips <img src="/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" data-emoticon="" srcset="/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I'll keep my eyes open and ears to the ground.
As for VHF radio, it's on the list but first few journeys will be harbour based to start with till the bravery kicks in
Just be aware, the harbour can be a dangerous place. Big waves, tidal races and worst of all plonkers in other craft!
Oh no now not only being so big and looking like Gulliver in the boat Rob,now I have a label "a plonker in a boat"...... And to top it all it bright yellow ....ARRRRRGGGGGHHHH
<img src="/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" data-emoticon="" srcset="/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /> 🙂 <img src="/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" data-emoticon="" srcset="/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" /> lol
Speak to Arran at Absolute Aqua.co.uk
Powerboat level 2 is a basic boating course for not much money.
I put my 13 year old Grandson and my wife on it last year.
They are now confident and competent of taking charge of my boat.
If you have no experience, get out with other boaters as crew to find your sea legs. Just chip in towards their expenses for the day.
There's some very experienced members willing to share their knowledge.
Jim
and worst of all plonkers in other craft!
Rob I thought that was called entertainment <img src="/emoticons/default_tongue.png" alt=":P" data-emoticon="1" srcset="/emoticons/tongue@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20">
Just seen this: "Seasafe Dandy", liked their bright colours didn't they:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/286111461484748/permalink/600159840079907/
Loving the life saving ring on the roof :0)
Still loads of those Dandys about, perfect for harbour, seen a few a fair way out in the bay in the summer months.
A old fella that lives along Holes Bay road has owned his from new 1972? Launches from'slipway by RNLI with a Clio .
Fantastic fisherman, always catches, no sounder , center pin reel, never needed or wanted a bigger or 'better' craft.
Nothing beats the knowledge of these old fellas