Seems great to me

[Wussername]

http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/how_a_simple_rope_in_pubs_and_businesses_could_save_lives_on_the_broads_1_4228647

[JennyMorgan]

Got to say that I have mixed feelings on this one. Personally I see it as something of a flash in the pan, said ropes will pretty soon be mislaid and forgotten until panic sets in and nobody can find it. A well intentioned 'do gooder' group promoting itself? In principle a good idea but unless everyone at the pub is trained and the equipment maintained and constantly ready for use then it will be pointless. No mention of lifejackets being supplied to potential rescuers.

Edited September 11, 2015 by JennyMorgan

[Hockham Admiral]

Being as cynical as Peter I'd also wonder how long they'd last before they were nicked?        

[HemsbyPie]

Going to be as PC and diplomatic as possible here. The general idea is great, and if they save one life then it would be worth it...

BUT

I can see them all being misused. I'd lay money that they'll be used more as skipping ropes, tow ropes, and swings. 

[ExMemberBobdog]

I think you cynics are simply wrong.  Perhaps you haven't noticed that at least one, often two, throw lines of this type are located at each and every BA 24 hour mooring, and to the best of my knowledge they are not abused.  I know they are regularly checked by the BA Rangers when they do their moorings safety inspections.  This is a very low cost item in the grand scheme of things, and if just a single life were saved it would be worthwhile.  Well done to those behind the initiative!

[JanetAnne]

Can I have one to keep aboard?

[Polly]

 JA you are in dry dock...are you expecting a flood?

[BroadScot]

 JA you are in dry dock...are you expecting a flood?

JA likes SKIPPING, Polly!

Iain.

[JanetAnne]

 JA you are in dry dock...are you expecting a flood?

Dry Dock?

You aint seen this place. In last years floods I was tied to the bench - and I mean moored - because the water was on its way up and they thought I might float away!!