tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post2586684394874535733..comments2024-03-27T14:03:14.775+00:00Comments on Captain JP's log: An ExplanationJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09475536270807856327noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post-18981918339121082772010-05-11T21:28:24.689+00:002010-05-11T21:28:24.689+00:00We saw the Thames Ribs out there and Bill (our ins...We saw the Thames Ribs out there and Bill (our instructor) gave them a cheery wave.<br /><br />We did a similar manoeuvre in which we did an emergency stop (throttle to zero them turn sharply, a bit like a skier stop). It was so much fun we demanded he do it again!<br /><br />I missed that Doryman post, but its true, there are some beautiful motorboats out there - unlike most RIBs, which as you say its hard to get an emotional connection to.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10749223049615363296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post-63764908007565863682010-05-11T06:07:46.297+00:002010-05-11T06:07:46.297+00:00Last January Doryman was smitten by a seaworthy ol...Last January Doryman was smitten by a seaworthy old motor hull, but the infatuation was fleeting. <br />Gave her away to someone who could love her as I could not.<br /><br />http://dory-man.blogspot.com/2010/01/doryman-goes-over-to-dark-side.html<br /><br />Don't let flashy good looks or empty promises lure you. You want a loving soul and a true mate. Those high powered types will only break your heart.dorymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077373149267825091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18283526.post-87670594061022385662010-05-10T21:29:43.650+00:002010-05-10T21:29:43.650+00:00I have been out with River Thames Rib Charter, or ...I have been out with River Thames Rib Charter, or some bunch very like them. They do Thames thrill rides, with lots of going round in very tight circles until all the girls throw up and all the men secretly wish they could. A lot of fun - though I wouldn't want to do it every day.<br />And improving your boat handling skills is always good, whatever the propulsion method.Chris Partridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14883064324795042491noreply@blogger.com