Do we have any sailors?

[snooky]

Like our friend Dale i spent a few years in the Merchant, down in the engine room, and it turns out we both work for the same company now .

[cohibaIV]

I had the joy of being used as an example of how a light jackstay personnel transfer works during sea training... Can't remember which RFA ship I went over to, it was one of the Rovers (Black Rover, I think).

Are you ex Navy then bud??

[celsis]

Ahhh, RASing! the stuff of legends. Spent 6 months on the Retainer! Odd ship, me being MN like, but strangely satisfying!

Only problem we had was ALWAYS anchoring off. Missile carrier you see!

[nicwing]

More scurvy dogs here than you could shake a stick at!!

[Boss Hog]

I did work experience on the woolwich ferry if that counts??

[nicwing]

I did half an hour on the serpentine, rowed me self mind!

[pdgray.uk]

Simon,

Yep sailor here (yachts).

Offshore and inshore, and built my own yacht (38ft) a few years back
Done less recently due to kids and family and perhaps age! I live in Hamble too, so not sailing goes against the trend which I like.

Paul.

[celsis]

Like our friend Dale i spent a few years in the Merchant, down in the engine room, and it turns out we both work for the same company now .

Hey Snooky, who were you with?