Captain Beeky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Most of us take pride in our waterways attitude, courtesy and boat >handling skills. > >I mused recently over the (relatively unlikely) prospect of lending >Uncle Mort to a family member. This person is fairly competent but >obviously not up to the standard of the resident skipper and I was >mindful of the fact that should any "events" occur then it would be >assumed that yours truly would be at the tiller. EG rope round prop, >dodgy winding, failing to give way at bridge. > >I wondered if there is a flag or signal that could be used to indicate >that the regular skipper is not aboard and should not be chastised for >any misdemeanors. > >Captain Beeky > >------------------------------------
My neighbour recently hired a new au pair. Canadian (of course -- only the best is good enough). A car comes with the job. She has had a Canadian drivers licence for some time, but like many North Americans finds some aspects of UK roads and rules a little hard to store in the subconscious. After Ms Neighbour accompanied her on a trip into the town, with Canadienne at the wheel, during which there were several unexpected stops (not to mention tricky starts (she had previously always driven an automatic) attracting noisy reactions from other drivers , Ms Neighbour asked her to park near Halfords where she purchased one of those green Ps which was duly displayed on the car. The Canadienne is still not fully, er, up to speed, but at least the honking has stopped. Such a P might be just the job for your boat? Adrian . Adrian Stott 07956-299966
