Forlorn hope ? Raggies / Stinkies try out other side ?

It would be nice to think that people would give the other side a go now and again ... it would go a long way I think to reducing the silly friction that sometimes comes up. It may even help some to understand why Raggies moan about |Mobo wash ... why Mobo's moan about sail and right of way etc. etc.

I know I for one enjoyed many hours stretched out with glass of plonk in hand - while another "drove" the mobo. Also I know of Mobo people that enjoyed the peace and quiet of sail after the vibration and roar of engines ....

C'mon guys & dolls - cross that divide - see the world from the other side ...

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[Oen]

I agree completely... I'm quite missing those lovely maneouvres I used to do in my twin diesel, but still loving every moment under sail.

Another thought would be for those who are looking for a little help whilst gaining experience to take advantage of those with miles behind them...

If anyone here is getting used to a new mobo, I'd be delighted to come along and lend a hand - I found teaching close quarters stuff in my mobo to new peeps as thrilling as, and sometimes more challenging than, training folk to fly!

[studgies]

Ohhh...............

Have I started something???


GOOD !!!

hehe

We should all have a shot at the other side ... instead of just slagging of - even though stinkies are a PITA !!! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[ColinHuggins]

As I've just raised elsewhere, aren't the best Mobo's retired Raggies?? (Don't tell me it works the other way too . . .)
CJH

[jimmynoboat]

Bit late with this one but, I've sailed with a couple of Raggie owners who held very strong anti-Mobo opinions. Very wrong of them IMHO but, Nigel is on the money here. You have to mix things up a bit to break down the 'Us and Them' mentality. We should all get to see the other side.
Then, perhaps we can all gang up on the fishermen! - Joke!

[SoulFireMage]

Being a relative newcomer to boating in general, I've got some twin diesel experience. However, I'm one who'd love to learn to sail as well. I like the idea of being able to do both and enjoy both. Having an impenatrable divide doesn't seem particularly sensible or useful to me, but hey I'm a newcomer to the whole thing :-).

[SkipperMarv]

Just had my 1st sail on a yacht today, had a great time and want to do more.

I haven't defected to the other side though /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Try the other side if you haven't. I thoroughly recomend it

Join the Crewing Database on Yahoo Groups .......... follow the link in my signature ...

There are plenty of boats on these forums, out there that would love to have a willing person on ... I know I'm one who is always on the look-out for crew ...

[SoulFireMage]

Have joined the yahoo group-awaiting the approval thing now. Joined as soulfirehealer :-).

I'm only willing, never worked a sail in my life /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif.

This is to keep out spammers / hackers and general chaff who seem to not understand people would like to enjoy their on-line time !!

No problem ... I think it just went through a few mins ago.

All anybody has to do now - fill in relevant database - post a message if you want ... thats it.

[andy_wilson]

Share the fuel cost!