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In the rant thread about Harbour Masters, OldHarry has posted as below. I believe this is worthy of a separate thread. I have only perused the Contents here http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/23/contents but see no reference to anything regarding Perhaps Old Harry could enlighten us...

I am researching RIBs to buy one for our sailing club. Looking at about 6m, with not much seating and lots of open space for handling race marks, flags and recovering casualties. I have found one made by Ballistic which is not a brand I recognise. Anybody know if they are any good? TIA

I have been thinking about a PLB (i.e. via satellite), but am now firmly convinced that AIS is the way to go. The main benefits being that your own yacht and others within range will get to see where you are, rather than wait for MRCC 100's of miles away to respond, and then mobilise a rescue...

For twelve happy years I have never doubted my insanity in spending thousands on three different boats in order to enjoy doing whatever and whenever I want on the water. Now the combination of lack of time and money, and the time of year, have contrived to force me to let me head rule my...

A purely hypothetical question which came up while day dreaming. If one was to buy a boat with the intention of entering the Fastnet next year, with a view to getting a reasonable result in a class, what would it be? Qualifying races will also need to be completed. Something light and quick...

To interpolate time and height adjustments for secondary ports, the 'RYA method' is to draw a horizontal line graduated with minutes or meters difference, and a second line touching the first at the left hand end and rising up at say 30degs to the right graduated with six hours. Then draw a...

I want to do YM Power next year, but need to rack up some miles, including as skipper. I am not looking for paid work, but nor do I want to spend too much travelling to/fro start and finish from Lymington. I have a RYA Motor Helmsman certificate, and Powerboat Level2 commercially endorsed, as...

I am sure there was a thread some months ago that gave a link to a site with polars for a wide range of boats, but I am blowed if I can find it either by Search on here or Google. If anybody knows of something, could they please share it. TIA

In my 8ft GRP tender, I have to keep my weight on the amidships thought and lean back to turn the tiller on the outboard with my finger tips. This is a bit precarious, but the bigger problem is that I can't operate the throttle lever. I would prefer an outboard with twist grip throttle and a...

On Tuesday 2nd September an unknown visitor blagged his way into the club's Solent Room and removed our highly valued binoculars which have been used for over 50 years to look out over the Solent. They are no lightweight handheld item - it took two strong men to lift them when on the stand, and...

Ive decided I want/need one of these and can buy a new one, but just thought I would ask on here in case anybody wants to sell. Must be in good condition, complete etc.

At 0830 they were just off Alderney, presumably to get a decent angle on the wind, then came across the shipping lanes towards the IOW at 30 knots ! According to the YB tracker and AIS, at about 1045 they gybed, and 10 minutes later gybed again, and have slowed to less than 12 knots. They...

For a few years I had a Casio G-Shock whose strap snapped about a year ago. I bought a new cheaper slimmer but less durable Casio, which had sufficient functions the best being that it received a radio signal every night to keep the time accurate. Today, I caught it putting my arm through a...

All other apps which require location services are working fine. Boatie is fully up to date I think to version 3.2.2 Any assistance gratefully received

Maybe not of interest to regular forumites who obviously sail already, but to newcomers and novices who want to be able to see the wood for the trees. The seminar will be two hours, completely free of charge, (so nobody is making any money out of this post!) Feel free to tell your friends ...

When healing over whilst close hauled, the crew sit in the windward side to keep the boat as upright as possible to optimise the lift from sails and keel. So what is the science in putting them on the leeward side in light airs?

....and in this forum so please excuse any naivity! I have a good opportunity for a late booking deal from LeBoat at Chertsey from Monday to Thursday for just me SWMBO and our old Labrador. Thinking about getting up to Henley and back. Last time I went on a riverboat was the Norfolk broads...

Apologies if this has been posted already. I am away on a boat and only just checked in. My immediate reaction is not at all sympathetic http://www.ybw.com/news/sailing/536562/sailor-s-leg-crushed-against-anchor-while-trying-to-moor-yacht#vg1zFOlTWuvwHRXR.99 Part of my safety brief is 'don't...

I am looking for a new back which I can carry on my back with two straps, without a full rucksack frame so that it stows easier on board. I just came across these on Amazon. No.1...

Some folk hereabouts know that I have been the manager of Berthon Marina in Lymington for the past four and half years. I haven't been too public about it, in an attempt to avoid 1000's of forumites rocking up and demanding a discount (none have!). Yesterday I left the company, having...