Docking alongside a pontoon in wind or tidal flow is easy with this technique.
Control speed and direction by gently using the throttle to ‘crab’ your powerboat for a smooth arrival.
In this video, they demonstrate this technique in 35 knots of wind, making it a less stressful approach compared to other methods in such conditions. Location: Pool Harbour
You’ll find a lot of how-to videos here.
This video was published on the Watersports Training YouTube Channel
(more…)The Belgian Pneumaitclub is mainly about the pleasure of being on the water with friends, of participating and learning to organize navigations that we would not undertake alone.
Without forgetting the additional safety potential offered by navigation in a “flotilla”.You’ll find more videos and free magazines in our shop here on RIBsONLY.com.
This adventure had a round trip of 330 nautical miles, covered in three days.
The video was published on the BelgianPneumaticlub YouTube channel.
RIBs ONLY is member of the club.
Departing from the well-known Belgian Port Nieuwpoort to Lowestoft (UK) members of the Belgian Pneumaticlub went on an adventure.
The weather was fine and they were well equipped with safety at the forefront.
From Lowestoft they headed south to Ipswich passing Felixstowe and went up to Pin Mill.
All happy faces!
The Belgian Pneumaticlub has a familial character. They organise many trips in Belgium and abroad. You can watch some of their videos here. They also have a Facebook group.
She is located in Chaussée de Vilvorde, 172, B-1120 Bruxelles, Belgique.
In our shop, you can download some of their very informative magazines and annual plans for free, giving you a good idea of the club and its activities.
For an optimal viewing experience, adjust the YouTube video settings to 4K: navigate to “Settings,” then select “Quality” and choose 2160p (4K).
The original footage had room for improvement, and efforts have been made to enhance its quality as good as possible.
This video showcases numerous Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) for enthusiasts to appreciate, spanning the years between 2003 and 2010.
The original music on this video made YouTube state that “this video contains copyrighted material. As a result, it has been blocked in some countries and/or regions”.
Here’s another video by BIBOA that got a lot of great comments in our Facebook group.
The British Inflatable Boat Owners Association (BIBOA) is/was(?) the UK RIB club for those who like to cruise and socialise in Rigid Inflatable Boats. The Association was formed in 1990 following the first Round Scotland cruise/race and is recognised by both the RYA and the UIM as the UK National Authority for Rigid Inflatable Boats.
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