addicted Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Last August we moored at Acle to take down our canopy, radar arch etc. in preparation for going through Yarmouth and were waiting for the tide when a hire boat came in in front of us. As one of the "crew" jumped off with the ropes she fell foul of the uneven surface and the crack we heard was her breaking her leg. We did what we could to help and very fortunately, the next two ladies on the scene were nurses. One of them took charge in la really proficient way and stayed with the patient until the arrival of the ambulance. Does anyone out there know anything about this incident? We have often wondered what the outcome of this was as it looked to be a pretty serious break. I don't remember the name of the hire boat but I think it was hired from the company adjacent to the Acle road bridge. Regards Carole Edited March 4, 2016 by addicted typing error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I can't help with the incident but your tale should serve as a warning to us all. I'm guilty of 'jumping' myself at those very moorings and the unevenness there isn't unique. I hope everything worked out ok and the hirers will carry on boating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I'll never waste an opportunity to point out that the way to look cool, is to look like you moor up like you do it every day. Never jump, alway step off a boat. Walk nonchalantly to the mooring post and tie the craft whilst appearing to be wondering what wine might go best with the Foie gras you were planning on having for lunch. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thoroughly agree. I find that I am not agile enough to 'jump' so have to wait until Martin is right against the side before even attempting it. If the wind is blowing us off then it takes a while! I know that we should be able to find moorings that are blowing us on, but I don't particularly like overgrown/wild moorings and we need somewhere where we can get Rosie off safely. One of the problems with dogs with little legs, she mostly needs carrying! SueH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Sue, our doggie lifejackets have very useful handles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 Yes you're right about never jumping off to moor. I learnt that the hard way. or maybe I should say the wet way! On a previous occasion on the Ouse I jumped onto a section of the bank that unbeknown to me had been undercut by the river and a whole chunk of the bank collapsed into the river taking me with it! My husband hauled me out muttering something about a diet being required! . Regarding my original post, I was hoping that maybe someone had been hiring a boat at the same time from the same yard and maybe would know how the injured lady fared. Because it was obviously a bad break probably involving both bones in the lower leg, we've remained rather concerned as to the outcome. There were two families on board and fortunately they were at the end of their holiday rather than the beginning so not all was lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Yep we try to do it the MM way, I never jump, I could, but I won't . It was an early lesson in boating when 'the bank' turned out to be an overhang complete with brambles. I ended up to my ankles in mud and up to my bum in brambles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 oh the joys of boating I couldn't jump now if I tried not that I would .These days I step decorously off the bathing platform at least that's the theory regards Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 The worst jump off mooring I have seen was the son in law, jumped off too far from the mooring but landed perfectly, no nettles, hurt ankles or even slipping in the wet. Only thing that went wrong was he hadn't picked the mooring rope up before jumping and the daughter over ran the spot leaving him on the bank! Jumping to moor, would you jump off to tie up that jumbo jet? Jill won't get off to tie up unless we are alongside after landing in nettles. paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 My wife did a delicate step off to moor us up at the bottom of the ant. The steel piling and wooden heading were fine. Unfortunately no ground on the land side and went down to here knee in mud and nasty water. Lukily no major injuries, but of course it was my fault! this was the first time we found a use for the shower on the swim platform as I wasnt letting her onboard all stinky and wet. The accident mentioned sounded pretty nasty and a reminder to look before you leap. Hope the lady recovered as well as can be expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 One further point, wooden quay headings can be awfully slippery after rain, so even when stepping off, care is needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 47 minutes ago, Polly said: One further point, wooden quay headings can be awfully slippery after rain, so even when stepping off, care is needed. As demonstrated by Phil last year. Doug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I knew you'd say that! Talk about ice rink! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speleologist Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 On 05/03/2016 at 11:30 AM, sueh said: Thoroughly agree. I find that I am not agile enough to 'jump' so have to wait until Martin is right against the side before even attempting it. If the wind is blowing us off then it takes a while! I know that we should be able to find moorings that are blowing us on, but I don't particularly like overgrown/wild moorings and we need somewhere where we can get Rosie off safely. One of the problems with dogs with little legs, she mostly needs carrying! SueH Being blown off should not be a problem with the right technique. My approach, which even works single handed is like this. Take a mooring rope that is almost the legth of the boat and make both ends off to a midships cleat. You now have a huge loop. Keep this ready. As you approach, from the safety of the cockpit, drop this loop over a post or cleat that will end up near the stern. Keep going very gently forwards until this loop is under load. Keep the engine running and in gear with as many revs as are needed and the helm turning you out from the bank. You will now lie comfortably alongside with no need for other ropes. Step gently and carefully ashore to secure your mooring ropes. There's no rush. Once everything is secure, turn off the engine and remove your inittial loop, or convert it to a spring if needed. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 That is smart Robin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanessan Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 11 hours ago, Speleologist said: Being blown off should not be a problem with the right technique. My approach, which even works single handed is like this. Take a mooring rope that is almost the legth of the boat and make both ends off to a midships cleat. You now have a huge loop. Keep this ready. As you approach, from the safety of the cockpit, drop this loop over a post or cleat that will end up near the stern. Keep going very gently forwards until this loop is under load. Keep the engine running and in gear with as many revs as are needed and the helm turning you out from the bank. You will now lie comfortably alongside with no need for other ropes. Step gently and carefully ashore to secure your mooring ropes. There's no rush. Once everything is secure, turn off the engine and remove your inittial loop, or convert it to a spring if needed. Sounds a smart idea but supposing you don't have midship cleats?......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Or an easy accessible cockpit. I could probably try from inside the stern footwear. SueH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimbiIV Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Stern footwear, don't tell Grace. paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Stern footwear, are they flats? You want to try stepping off a Boat in heels, no mean feat I can tell you. My friends and me moored at the Swan Inn for an afternoon of food and drink, heels, posh frocks the whole lot, can't think why people were staring, anyone would think we looked out of place You should have seen what some of THEM were wearing, deck shoes, captains hats and all sorts, any one would think they were on Boats Grace 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speleologist Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 On 11/03/2016 at 9:55 AM, vanessan said: Sounds a smart idea but supposing you don't have midship cleats?......... On a yacht I would use a winch instead. A bit more difficult on a motor boat with no winches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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