trick213 wrote: Thanks guys, apreciate all advice givin and will definatley get a vhf and join coastguard. A few things im trying to get my head around *reading marine forcast* Saturday seems not bad from what i can see? Was thinking of launching closer to hi tide in the arvo, Great advice re practicing reversing in carpark. And getting alot of things ready the night before. Might ditch fishing this time and do abit of sight seeing around rangitoto or the island out from musik point. Doing my homework on boating rules on the water. If im cruising along i stay to the right of the chanel? Once again apreciate all advice. This site is a gem. |
Catchelot wrote: Don't take your mates, your Mrs or your kids until you are fully confident and competent. Listen to the advice above, get all the safety gear, do the coastguard boatmaster course and VHF Marine Radio, go with experienced blokes and ask lots of why fors... |
MATTOO wrote: I strongly support the above . And particularaly coastguard membership and courses. I'll give you an offer. I will take you out on your boat. I'll check it over trailer and all. I suspect all you see is dollar signs. You'd better get used to that. I'll give you my time and experience to start you off. No charge but you have to come to west auckland. Weather is not an issue. If your interested. Pm me. Otherwise follow the excellent advice above and good luck.. |
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