England in the severe recession - SV650.org

29-08-11, 08:18 PM

Went to Mylor today, it's a yacht harbour on the River Fal, just round the corner from Falmouth. The signs of recession and no money were everywhere:

The car park - well full of Range Rovers, Mercs and BMWs. Surprising that most had London plates

I like these two, this dog was very devoted to his stick:

29-08-11, 09:35 PM

This ship, which has been based at Falmouth for some years, is the RFA Largs Bay.

It was to be scrapped as part of the Government's defence cuts. But it has a happy ending as the Australian government has bought it for a reported £65m. Currently undergoing a refit at Falmouth, it will soon be leaving for Oz where it will be known as the RANS Choules. The ship is now named after Chief Petty Officer Claude Choules, who died in May in Perth, Oz, aged 110 - the last known man who had served in WW1. See I told you it had a happy ending.

30-08-11, 11:07 PM

I'm glad that you all found this so interesting. I got lots more pix of ships that I can post, seeing as they're so popular

Anyway I'm itching to sail a larger boat than a dinghy so I'm signing up for a RYA Day Skipper course

Just call me Cap'n Ed

phi-dan · 31-08-11, 08:58 AM

Hard times indeed, those "dinghies" are at least 10ft shorter than when I was last loitering in Mylor

maviczap · 31-08-11, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

I'm glad that you all found this so interesting. I got lots more pix of ships that I can post, seeing as they're so popular

Anyway I'm itching to sail a larger boat than a dinghy so I'm signing up for a RYA Day Skipper course

Just call me Cap'n Ed

Post more ship pics Ed, I'm a ship nut and thats where I work day in day out.

Never a dull day at work

yorkie_chris · 31-08-11, 11:28 AM

Nah I can't stand boats, especially fast ones. No fun at all...

31-08-11, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

I'm glad that you all found this so interesting. I got lots more pix of ships that I can post, seeing as they're so popular

Anyway I'm itching to sail a larger boat than a dinghy so I'm signing up for a RYA Day Skipper course

Just call me Cap'n Ed

Why not Captain Pugwash, sounds more apt.

Luckypants · 31-08-11, 12:14 PM

If they ever bring back Crossroads (again), Y-C gets my vote to be the new Benny!

Biker Biggles · 31-08-11, 12:57 PM

Good to see someone can make use of our warships and auxiliaries that we can no longer afford.We should sell the Ark Royal to China,and the Harriers.Im sure they can find a use for them.Did you know HMS Hermes is still in service with the Indian navy,including a full complement of Sea Harriers?She is likely to be the oldest aircraft carrier in operational service on record which shows just how good British built ships were before we let the industry decline.Rant over.

31-08-11, 03:45 PM

YAY, that's where I grew up. About a mile up the river towards Mylor Bridge. Learned to sail at the local sailing club, got drunk a lot at the yacht club, still sail down there on my Dart 18....I was down there a fortnight ago and we capsized the thing twice in strong winds. The first time was a bit scary as I was entangled in the main sheet and pulled under the hull. Luckily I have been sailing since I was 5 and am sort of used to these things, so a deep breath and got my leg free. Then it took us 7 minutes to get the boat sorted the first time, and only 45seconds the second time (as we had learned what not to do). I love the area, but it has changed massively since the early 80's when I first started sailing there.

29-08-11, 08:18 PM	#1
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	England in the severe recession Went to Mylor today, it's a yacht harbour on the River Fal, just round the corner from Falmouth. The signs of recession and no money were everywhere: The car park - well full of Range Rovers, Mercs and BMWs. Surprising that most had London plates I like these two, this dog was very devoted to his stick:

29-08-11, 09:35 PM	#2
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: England in the severe recession This ship, which has been based at Falmouth for some years, is the RFA Largs Bay. It was to be scrapped as part of the Government's defence cuts. But it has a happy ending as the Australian government has bought it for a reported £65m. Currently undergoing a refit at Falmouth, it will soon be leaving for Oz where it will be known as the RANS Choules. The ship is now named after Chief Petty Officer Claude Choules, who died in May in Perth, Oz, aged 110 - the last known man who had served in WW1. See I told you it had a happy ending.

30-08-11, 11:07 PM	#3
Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: England in the severe recession I'm glad that you all found this so interesting. I got lots more pix of ships that I can post, seeing as they're so popular Anyway I'm itching to sail a larger boat than a dinghy so I'm signing up for a RYA Day Skipper course Just call me Cap'n Ed

31-08-11, 08:58 AM	#4
phi-dan Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: going up Camborne hill coming down Posts: 251	Re: England in the severe recession Hard times indeed, those "dinghies" are at least 10ft shorter than when I was last loitering in Mylor __________________ Was: Red curvy S: crash bungs, double bubble screen, fenda extenda, HEL front lines, OEM belly pan Now: Blue FZ6 Fazer

31-08-11, 11:28 AM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: England in the severe recession Nah I can't stand boats, especially fast ones. No fun at all... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

31-08-11, 12:14 PM	#8
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: England in the severe recession If they ever bring back Crossroads (again), Y-C gets my vote to be the new Benny! __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

31-08-11, 12:57 PM	#9
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: England in the severe recession Good to see someone can make use of our warships and auxiliaries that we can no longer afford.We should sell the Ark Royal to China,and the Harriers.Im sure they can find a use for them.Did you know HMS Hermes is still in service with the Indian navy,including a full complement of Sea Harriers?She is likely to be the oldest aircraft carrier in operational service on record which shows just how good British built ships were before we let the industry decline.Rant over. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

31-08-11, 03:45 PM	#10
Talan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: England in the severe recession YAY, that's where I grew up. About a mile up the river towards Mylor Bridge. Learned to sail at the local sailing club, got drunk a lot at the yacht club, still sail down there on my Dart 18....I was down there a fortnight ago and we capsized the thing twice in strong winds. The first time was a bit scary as I was entangled in the main sheet and pulled under the hull. Luckily I have been sailing since I was 5 and am sort of used to these things, so a deep breath and got my leg free. Then it took us 7 minutes to get the boat sorted the first time, and only 45seconds the second time (as we had learned what not to do). I love the area, but it has changed massively since the early 80's when I first started sailing there.

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