[Default] On Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:10:27 +0100, Ian Mac <[email protected]> finished their pint and wrote::
>Ray Butler wrote: >> Have yet to find an equivalent for the idiots who stand beside the tiller on >> the counter rather than in front of it on the steering step (or equivalent >> on a semi- or cruiser). And as for those who SIT beside the tiller on those >> tractor seats. >> >Well someone has to ask the question, why are they idiots? >If your reversing the boat yes, you stand well behind, looking where >your going, but when in forwards? >When steering a proper boats such as a short boat for example one always >stands along side the tiller, >that way you can keep your hands in your pockets and keep them vaguely >warm, most of the time. >maybe I'm missing something, but I've never had any problems. > The problem is that if the rudder hits anything and you're alongside it, you could get thrown into the canal. Brian L Dominic Web Sites: Canals: http://www.brianscanalpages.co.uk
