Joiner 3 Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Is it just me or has boating gone pear shaped, Boaters not having a clue about the boating etiquette, Boats full of drunken people doing locks, bridges etc Kids running around on roofs, Just feels like its full of novices that don't have a clue or want to learn about the boating way, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frahkn Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Joiner 3 said: Is it just me or has boating gone pear shaped, Boaters not having a clue about the boating etiquette, Boats full of drunken people doing locks, bridges etc Kids running around on roofs, Just feels like its full of novices that don't have a clue or want to learn about the boating way, Welcome to the forum. Interesting first post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 It's called summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, Joiner 3 said: Is it just me Yes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joiner 3 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, frahkn said: Welcome to the forum. Interesting first post. Cheers, and looking forward to the forum, 5 minutes ago, reg said: It's called summer Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 24 minutes ago, Joiner 3 said: Is it just me or has boating gone pear shaped, Boaters not having a clue about the boating etiquette, Boats full of drunken people doing locks, bridges etc Kids running around on roofs, Just feels like its full of novices that don't have a clue or want to learn about the boating way, Its just you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Arthur Marshall Posted June 15, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Nah, it's fine. Just been round the Leicester ring, met loads of nice friendly people, most boaters waved cheerfully and even most fisherplonkers. No drunks, a few kids on roofs, so what? Might be a few more addled brains on the Llangollen next month, but it's all good fun. One's own attitude has a lot to do with it. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Welcome. It's easy to denigrate anything and everything ….. It's only an imbalance of too many negatives hitting you instead of positives. You're being blinded. Football! What's that all about? Watching 22 millionaires for less than 2 hours running around a muddy field kicking a bag of wind. University! Pointless. They leave with a degree in nothing useful and a debt of thousands, hindered by an unrealistic view of life and entitlement. Brexit! Instead of making this country great again all the politicians have done is make us a laughing stock while concentrating on scoring political points against their opposition. …. actually, now I come to think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, zenataomm said: Welcome. It's easy to denigrate anything and everything ….. It's only an imbalance of too many negatives hitting you instead of positives. You're being blinded. Football! What's that all about? Watching 22 millionaires for less than 2 hours running around a muddy field kicking a bag of wind. University! Pointless. They leave with a degree in nothing useful and a debt of thousands, hindered by an unrealistic view of life and entitlement. Brexit! Instead of making this country great again all the politicians have done is make us a laughing stock while concentrating on scoring political points against their opposition. …. actually, now I come to think of it. Avocados - I mean, really? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Don't start me on avocados! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 Bloody avocados Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, frahkn said: Welcome to the forum. Interesting first post. Using this user-name, at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shagrazzle Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 I agree with the OP. Definite lack of respect and interest in the history and way of life on the canals by a number of boaters. I'm not just being negative, it was a different story in the early nineties when I owned my first boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickent Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Arthur Marshall said: Nah, it's fine. Just been round the Leicester ring, met loads of nice friendly people, most boaters waved cheerfully and even most fisherplonkers. No drunks, a few kids on roofs, so what? Might be a few more addled brains on the Llangollen next month, but it's all good fun. One's own attitude has a lot to do with it. Saw you pass my mooring in Barrow a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Davis Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Joiner 3 said: Is it just me Yes it is. Get over it! 1 hour ago, shagrazzle said: I agree with the OP. Definite lack of respect and interest in the history and way of life on the canals by a number of boaters. I'm not just being negative, it was a different story in the early nineties when I owned my first boat. Yes you are. Get over it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joiner 3 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Graham Davis said: Yes it is. Get over it! Yes you are. Get over it! Like that is it on here, hopefully there are some real boaters on here, drunk in charge of a boat doing locks, kids running on roofs, yeah very sensible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Marshall Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Rickent said: Saw you pass my mooring in Barrow a couple of weeks ago. Was a good trip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Marshall Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 7 hours ago, Joiner 3 said: Like that is it on here, hopefully there are some real boaters on here, drunk in charge of a boat doing locks, kids running on roofs, yeah very sensible Of course kids run on boat roofs, they always have done and hardly any fall off,you can tell because we'd hear about it if they did. And no one said an entire boatload of drunks locking is a goood idea, but it happens occasionally and very little harm gets done. Real boaters get used to the odd idiot and enjoy the vast majority without getting too wound up about it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Pegg Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Joiner 3 said: Just feels like its full of novices that don't have a clue or want to learn about the boating way, 9 hours ago, shagrazzle said: I agree with the OP. Definite lack of respect and interest in the history and way of life on the canals by a number of boaters. What exactly is the “boating way” and why should anyone need to have an interest in the history of the canals to be able to enjoy them? The purpose and usage of canals - and indeed the “way of life” - has changed throughout their history and it’s by no means the case that even those who made a living from them all had a great affinity for them. JP Edited June 16, 2019 by Captain Pegg 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Todd Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 The really skilled boater knows how to cope with/avoid such problems and smiles sweetly, remembering their dim and distant youth. It takes time to acquire such skills but moments to admire them in others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 I've been boating for 46 years now, and in that time the canals, boats and people using them has changed a lot. As they say the only constant is change. However one aspect hasn't changed and that is the vast majority of people using canals then and now enjoying themselves immensely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parahandy Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 I think especially in the South East Boating has changed and for many reasons . Social Housing I think is a main one . Etiquette and Kids running on the roof have never particularly interested me but many of the old characters seem to have disappeared , perhaps they have migrated to the K&A ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joiner 3 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Parahandy said: I think especially in the South East Boating has changed and for many reasons . Social Housing I think is a main one . Etiquette and Kids running on the roof have never particularly interested me but many of the old characters seem to have disappeared , perhaps they have migrated to the K&A ? Might just have more of these idiots on the leeds liverpool then, all we ever seem to see up here, lost a few friends on boating accidents, just makes me cringe when i see little kids running on roofs, only takes one slip, why take the risk , Drunks on Tupperware bouncing off boats cos there that drunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) Lost a few friends on boating accidents... 13 hours ago, Joiner 3 said: Is it just me or has boating gone pear shaped, Boaters not having a clue about the boating etiquette, Boats full of drunken people doing locks, bridges etc Kids running around on roofs, Just feels like its full of novices that don't have a clue or want to learn about the boating way, It sounds like some of your friends may be the subjects of your first post....... Edited June 16, 2019 by matty40s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodi Posted June 16, 2019 Report Share Posted June 16, 2019 If, like me, you have been involved in boats & boating for many years then I feel there is a general increase in 'loutish' behavior. However, having been involved in Boat Clubs in the early 80's drinking and boating were synonymous with enjoyment. There's a huge difference between the canals, especially the narrow ones & the wider rivers, estuary & sea where basic knowledge seamanship is a prerequisite. So it's not just you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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