Duty Free 2 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Anyone know anything about launch on the reef off ST Heliers—- looks high a dry a few hours ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 381 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 been there a couple of days now navigation error i guess... https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/boat-runs-aground-off-aucklands-eastern-suburbs-two-rescued/EBF3FLYQJEBVJFHTTCJ4V5GEVY/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 65 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/intense-fire-flames-engulf-boat-in-bay-of-islands/EMC5AUY3RQIHFMFDMVGTP3YFQQ/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 31 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Fire is not launch on a reef 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 37 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 The boat has not budged in more than four days now, but a spokesman for Auckland's harbourmaster said as the vessel was not moving and was not leaking oil, it was not causing any issues. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/luxury-motor-yacht-remains-beached-in-auckland-harbour/DQGVOVJRKBPR6TG5ZNWQVDHMFM/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 724 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 7 hours ago, Kevin McCready said: Fire is not launch on a reef Shocking grammar there Kevin, here, let me help; "A launch on fire is not a launch on a reef". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 92 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Some well known yachties drive those fleming launches, much easier on the eye than just another Riv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 92 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 What no names of either launch? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 245 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 There has been a spate of fires on yachts and launches over the last few months and not just older boats. Not sure what’s behind this but very sobering and worth re-checking: 1. Fire-fighting equipment onboard 2. Family fire-drill 3. At-anchor vs underway fire plan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
44forty 98 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Fogg said: There has been a spate of fires on yachts and launches over the last few months and not just older boats. Not sure what’s behind this but very sobering and worth re-checking: 1. Fire-fighting equipment onboard 2. Family fire-drill 3. At-anchor vs underway fire plan 4. automatic sprinkler system above the home built battery bank ...that was tongue in cheek . Wonder if any fires lately have been electrical ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 312 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 How many owners leave vessel for months,no or little maitaince and just hope it's all working?? Ie.no idea of basic checks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 159 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 It’s not a basic check that’s put that launch on the reef. Its a basic navigation error, red marker behinds a dead giveaway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
44forty 98 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 53 minutes ago, Jon said: It’s not a basic check that’s put that launch on the reef. Its a basic navigation error, red marker behinds a dead giveaway But I kept it to port ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 135 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Jon said: It’s not a basic check that’s put that launch on the reef. Its a basic navigation error, red marker behinds a dead giveaway Mate it's a Riv. What is this concept of "navigation" of what you speak? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 312 Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I was referring to launch on fire.How many have tested their gas detector lately?? All very fine having one fitted but is it working? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
44forty 98 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Dtwo said: Mate it's a Riv. What is this concept of "navigation" of what you speak? I always hold one hand up , five fingers well spread when they come too close .....always get a wave a back ....then a look of befuddlement when I leave my motionless hand up as they go past at speed . I reckon I might make a set large of flash cards with sarcastic one liners on them , would be handy in the car too . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 125 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Could have been an American, they work to a different Red! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dtwo 135 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 hours ago, 44forty said: I always hold one hand up , five fingers well spread when they come too close .....always get a wave a back ....then a look of befuddlement when I leave my motionless hand up as they go past at speed . I reckon I might make a set large of flash cards with sarcastic one liners on them , would be handy in the car too . I'm reasonably certain that the "Riviera Book of Seamanship" starts with: 1/. Always pass in front of other boats. To go behind them would show weakness and betray the Riviera Creed. The End 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 724 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Steve Pope said: Could have been an American, they work to a different Red! Well, according to the other thread, we are still letting Merican's into the country. I'm sure if it was, he'd be blaming us for putting the red on the other side, saying we changed the rules or something, when he didn't actually read, or at least understand the rules he was supposed to be following... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 203 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, Fish said: Well, according to the other thread, we are still letting Merican's into the country. I'm sure if it was, he'd be blaming us for putting the red on the other side, saying we changed the rules or something, when he didn't actually read, or at least understand the rules he was supposed to be following... The world is divided into IALA Regions A & B where Region B covers a whole lot more area than just USA https://www.marineinsight.com/marine-navigation/iala-buoyage-system-for-mariners-types-of-marks/#:~:text=For the sake of maintaining,Japan%2C Korea and the Philippines. Why split the world - no idea, maybe its like driving on the left vs driving on the right? I understand the Cardinal system came about because no one could agree which side red and green buoys should be placed in the English Channel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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