tuffy Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Raiders, I was out on the harbour last Saturday and moored at Clarke Island where I was approached by a Maritime vessel checking all safety gear, as an "educational check" said the officer. That was ok, and about an hour later at Quarantine I was inspected by yet another Maritime boat checking all safety gear and informing courteously about the open water line at the Heads. Personally I didn't mind this at all and I am happy to see Maritime's increased presence on the water. So often I encounter the wombats on the water who have little or no regard for the smaller boat operators like myself, so it's refreshing to see the authoroties out there for a change. Really, if you own a boat and have all the required saftey gear, then you should have no worries. These guys I find are ususlly quite good. Did any body else have checks done? Tuffy Incidentally, it was a sh$#house day for the fishing. I only ended up with a school shark about one meter long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Personally I didn't mind this at all and I am happy to see Maritime's increased presence on the water. So often I encounter the wombats on the water who have little or no regard for the smaller boat operators like myself, so it's refreshing to see the authoroties out there for a change. Really, if you own a boat and have all the required saftey gear, then you should have no worries. Excellent to see the authorities doing their job. It is a thankless task and it is good to see positive feedback from the Fishraider fraternity Tuffy. Normally we hear only from those who get fined (obviously for a reason), give praise when praise is due. Good on ya Tuffy. Why would you be out there without all the required safety gear???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squizzytaylor Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 They do do a good job, but when they have inspected you, make a point of asking for a current safety sticker as if they see this they will leave you alone for another year. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Do they still ave safety stickers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Cam Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'm all for it. Their presence along with the water police, defintely makes a difference on the water - just like the police on the roads. Cheers, Cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 We were inspected last Sunday by a gorgeous little blonde called Summer !! Had quite a rave about Etecs ( some of their new boats are being fitted with twin 250HP Etecs this year!) . Did the inspection thing , was issued a new sticker , and given a flasho Maritime baseball cap as well ! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 We were inspected last Sunday by a gorgeous little blonde called Summer !! Had quite a rave about Etecs ( some of their new boats are being fitted with twin 250HP Etecs this year!) . Did the inspection thing , was issued a new sticker , and given a flasho Maritime baseball cap as well ! Ross God your a sweet talker Ross. - Did you get her phone number too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightmanager Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Cant say too much Carl , is a Moderator !! Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelican Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) We were inspected last Sunday by a gorgeous little blonde called Summer !! Had quite a rave about Etecs ( some of their new boats are being fitted with twin 250HP Etecs this year!) . Did the inspection thing , was issued a new sticker , and given a flasho Maritime baseball cap as well ! Ross 250's What the hell do they need those for- they buying even bigger boats?? We are paying the bills with our rego and mooring fees ya know!!! Spend 90% of their time checking moorings. Probably got extra hours of funding from the pope this week as police are active as well. There is 3 girls on the boats now so you'll have to move around the harbour and meet them all Ross as they work different areas but I'll let you into a secret - two do the late night middle harbour security check so just run around without your nav lights on and they will find you. You could try drifting through the Spit a few times in the channel - they like that. Gee did I forget to tell you which night- oh well you'll just have to fish 7 nights straight Pel Edited July 15, 2008 by pelican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamtime Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Cant say too much Carl , is a Moderator !! Ross No worries Ross, I caught up with Miss Summer after you declined her advances and we wet a line or two - so to speak. Give me a ring if you want to know the size of her snapper She says to pass on her good wishes. Cheers Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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