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• (0.31 km) Riverside Holidays
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• (0.59 km) 'Quarters' Hamble, Hampshire
• (5.82 km) The Maples
• (8.48 km) The Mayfair Guest House
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• (0.59 km) 'Quarters' Hamble, Hampshire
• (5.82 km) The Maples
• (8.48 km) The Mayfair Guest House
• (0.13 km) Gaff Rigger
• (1.28 km) Fox & Hounds
• (1.43 km) Thaiger lounge hamble
• (1.44 km) River Rat
• (2.68 km) Woodies Wine Bar

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• Thread starter pvb
• Start date 26 Sep 2018
• 26 Sep 2018

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Just watched one of their boats leave the pontoon in the marina at night, with no navigation lights. Saw them in the lock and commented on their rather different approach to night sailing. Got quizzical response. Suggested nav lights might be an idea. Frantic scrambling, lights switched on, but they didn't all work. The "instructor" said it didn't matter, he'd replace the bulb tomorrow. So off they went. And people pay good money for this standard of RYA tuition...  

BabySharkDooDooDooDooDoo

Long way from home, maybe they were lost?  

• 27 Sep 2018

capnsensible

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capnsensible said: Nothing like using a small incident to try and smear a whole organisation, is there? Click to expand...

pvb said: Suggested nav lights might be an idea. Frantic scrambling, lights switched on, but they didn't all work. The "instructor" said it didn't matter, he'd replace the bulb tomorrow. Click to expand...

dom said: Technically he's right, a ship can only come from one side at a time Click to expand...

alant said: From my dealings over many years, they are a very professional & well organised outfit. (Perhaps the incident was part of a teaching scenario). Click to expand...

capnsensible said: Two ships.......:ambivalence: Click to expand...

Agree with posters above about Hamble School of Yachting. Did my Yachtmaster Coastal with them a while back, found the boats in a good state, excellent instructor and generally well organised. Is the OP saying he's never forgotten to switch nav lights on or made a mistake? I know I've forgotten nav lights for a while in the transition from dusk to dark. And I don't think a sarcastic comment helps - a simple "your nav lights aren't on" would have been more welcome. The instructors response was probably a slightly narked sarcastic comment back...  

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I have worked on a few yachts that were also RYA approved sailing school yachts, they carried emergency navigation lights, disposable battery operated. I don't know if it is a requirement for MCA Coding or RYA registration or just considered good practise. I have an inclination that it is a coding requirement, any one know?  

kayenox said: And I don't think a sarcastic comment helps - a simple "your nav lights aren't on" would have been more welcome. The instructors response was probably a slightly narked sarcastic comment back... Click to expand...

BlowingOldBoots said: I have worked on a few yachts that were also RYA approved sailing school yachts, they carried emergency navigation lights, disposable battery operated. I don't know if it is a requirement for MCA Coding or RYA registration or just considered good practise. I have an inclination that it is a coding requirement, any one know? Click to expand...

dom said: Oh yeh, forgot, it’s lightening then that never strikes the same place twice Click to expand...

capnsensible said: Three ships. Click to expand...

dom said: Now I understand why Christmas trees have so many lights! : 4 calling birds, 5 gold rings, 6 geese a-laying, 7 swans a-swimming, 8 maids a-milking, 9 ladies dancing, 10 lords a-leaping, 11 pipers piping, 12 drummers drumming, and a.......... Click to expand...

capnsensible said: Vessel under tow with a length exceeding 200 metres restricted in its ability to manoeuvre? Click to expand...

The Cowes Harbour Master, used to often contact UKSA, asking "are you fishing or trawling tonight", when a returning student boat came in having forgotten to turn tricolour light off (sailing), before switching nav/steaming light (power driven vessel) on.  

Once saw a American Navy ship leaving a South Pacific Harbour passing us(cargo ship at anchor) with no nav lights on. Our ships master called them on the vhf to inform them. Response from the American Officer was arrogant “ we are the US Navy, of course we have our lights on”. The lights were switched on about 30 seconds later but no further vhf contact. Someone probably was court marshalled that night.  

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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