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We used to curse the water skiers when we were pottering along in our rowing boat. I didn't realise it was you FLT:emoticon-0173-middl. I think it was stopped because of the banks eroding with the wash.

Thing is, there is a regulation speed limit on all rivers and the Hamble would be typically around 4-6 knots. Over the years, I've seen jet-skiers and water skiers exceed it and I've never been a regular visitor to the Hamble, except to drop in on the pubs via some boat or another. So if I've occasionally seen it then it must have gone on a lot. Inevitably then, these things get banned.
 
Thing is, there is a regulation speed limit on all rivers and the Hamble would be typically around 4-6 knots. Over the years, I've seen jet-skiers and water skiers exceed it and I've never been a regular visitor to the Hamble, except to drop in on the pubs via some boat or another. So if I've occasionally seen it then it must have gone on a lot. Inevitably then, these things get banned.

Yes TSS you are quite right, the regulations are in place now but we were talking about way back (1960's and 70's) when controls were a little more relaxed. Water skiing was then a regular event at week-ends on the Hamble in the summer. The river above Swanwick is surprisingly wide (at high tide) and straight enough to make it ideal for the skiers.

I don't know when the speed limit was introduced as I had moved on by then but I believe some rough types took over making it thoroughly unpleasant for other boat users. When they were stopped and moved off up to Northampton the river regained the serenity it enjoys to this day:grin:.
 
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Yes TSS you are quite right, the regulations are in place now but we were talking about way back (1960's and 70's) when controls were a little more relaxed. Water skiing was then a regular event at week-ends on the Hamble in the summer. The river above Swanwick is surprisingly wide (at high tide) and straight enough to make it ideal for the skiers.

I don't know when the speed limit was introduced as I had moved on by then but I believe some rough types took over making it thoroughly unpleasant for other boat users. When they were stopped and moved off up to Northampton the river regained the serenity it enjoys to this day:grin:.

Only banter and trouble can come of this. :)
 
That's what the blame culture does for you. Presumably it's an insurance claim, otherwise no point in suing a child. If it affects the child, she should be ashamed.

But of course it's going to affect the child. Try telling him that it's not his fault and it won't affect his relationship - his aunt just wants to get some free money from the big evil insurance company ........... He'll be on a guilt trip and his insurance, when he gets older, will be affected (these insurance companies - especially in the states - have long memories ........)
She should be horse-whipped ....................
 
But of course it's going to affect the child. Try telling him that it's not his fault and it won't affect his relationship - his aunt just wants to get some free money from the big evil insurance company ........... He'll be on a guilt trip and his insurance, when he gets older, will be affected (these insurance companies - especially in the states - have long memories ........)
She should be horse-whipped ....................
Unless she has promised the family a cut. Not impossible. However, I wouldn't do it.
 
Only banter and trouble can come of this. :)

Good natured leg pulling is fun. I don't think FLT will see it as anything else.
What I do like about this board and particularly KK, is that some random subject like this throws up a connection between posters that was otherwise unknown. Apart from FLT using the River Hamble for skiing, OranjeBoom used to fish on it at Botley a place that I know well. I used to fish there too and might even know him, but the names not familiar:).
 
Good natured leg pulling is fun. I don't think FLT will see it as anything else.
What I do like about this board and particularly KK, is that some random subject like this throws up a connection between posters that was otherwise unknown. Apart from FLT using the River Hamble for skiing, OranjeBoom used to fish on it at Botley a place that I know well. I used to fish there too and might even know him, but the names not familiar:).

Perhaps you're the person to remind me which pub hires out small rowing boats and canoes [I think] during the summertime on the Hamble [or Meon]. Is it the Horse & Jockey.? Beyond that I have no idea. Sorry to be so vague.