Graham and Jo Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I was surprised to see this glass wall on the junction. Coming from the south you can't get round the bend in one go so how long before someone's bow fender makes a nice hole? Cheers Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 It's been there about 3 years and no one has managed it yet. The building houses vulnerable teenagers, and it is apparently to stop them from accidentally falling into the canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Vectis Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I was wondering something similar when winding in the wind at Walsall on the BCN Challenge this year. OK, TBH I was wondering if the boat's insurance would cover damage to the the window, damages to persons eating behind it etc etc if 'RW's' bow made an unwelcome entrance into the restaurant. The people on the other side of the glass seemed to be 'wondering' too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 1 hour ago, cuthound said: It's been there about 3 years and no one has managed it yet. The building houses vulnerable teenagers, and it is apparently to stop them from accidentally falling into the canal. I thought it was for autistic people? A teenager being "vulnerable" surely doesn't make them particularly likely to fall in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Possibly, our local paper said it was a home for vulnerable teenagers, as part of their preparation for life on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 11 minutes ago, cuthound said: Possibly, our local paper said it was a home for vulnerable teenagers, as part of their preparation for life on their own. Haha well if so, whoever thinks that wrapping them within a glass fence just in case they don't know the danger of water is a good preparation for life in the big bad world, needs a brain transplant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I must admit I boated past it yesterday and thought exactly the same! Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I wonder if the possibility was included in the Designer's Risk Assessment under the Construction, Design and Management Regulations? If somebody got injured by broken glass or by falling through a missing panel, the designer might face some questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland elsdon Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 My initial thoughts were wtf. My second thought was how great it was that vulnerable and at risk people should be given such a viewpoint on the world. then I switched off my caring side as I was not being paid to think such thoughts and realised the glass also stops things getting thrown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHS Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) And at a certain time of day, when the sun's out, you can capture this unusual effect. Makes our 57' look about 40' Edited September 11, 2017 by MHS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 What about all those glass panels in the flood wall at Northwich, there was one of them bust last time I was there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace42 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 ...can't get round in one go...? have you got a v - e - r - y l - o - n - g b - o - a - t ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frahkn Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Horace42 said: ...can't get round in one go...? have you got a v - e - r - y l - o - n - g b - o - a - t ? I have encountered no difficulty getting my 70' boat (no bow thruster) around in one go. I don't know if it is the solution for everyone but I go slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Trevor Maggs would have no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Goliath said: Trevor Maggs would have no problem. Norty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham and Jo Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 42 minutes ago, Horace42 said: ...can't get round in one go...? have you got a v - e - r - y l - o - n - g b - o - a - t ? That is a somewhat childish and immature comment. I report what happened, perhaps I can do better next time. I did indeed make it round in one go coming back the other way but my comment on the nature of the glass barrier stands. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Graham and Jo said: That is a somewhat childish and immature comment. I report what happened, perhaps I can do better next time. I did indeed make it round in one go coming back the other way but my comment on the nature of the glass barrier stands. Graham It's a bit confusing because you said "coming from the South" in your OP. Coming from the South means you are coming along the B&F. It is therefore very difficult to see how your bow fender could be anywhere near the glass. But if you meant coming from the East - from the Glascote direction on the Coventry - and turning left onto the B&F then it can be a bit squeaky. The bridge just before the junction is very narrow and thus not easy to start the turn until the stern is clear, by which time the bows are getting a bit close to the glass. I find that it makes a huge difference how you go through that bridge - if you can get the boat at a bit of an angle to the left as you go through, it makes the turn much easier. A lot of people don't notice the in-fill on the left at just above water level, and bounce their bow off it thus putting the boat at completely the wrong angle to make it round in one go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham and Jo Posted September 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, nicknorman said: It's a bit confusing because you said "coming from the South" in your OP. Coming from the South means you are coming along the B&F. It is therefore very difficult to see how your bow fender could be anywhere near the glass. But if you meant coming from the East - from the Glascote direction on the Coventry - and turning left onto the B&F then it can be a bit squeaky. The bridge just before the junction is very narrow and thus not easy to start the turn until the stern is clear, by which time the bows are getting a bit close to the glass. I find that it makes a huge difference how you go through that bridge - if you can get the boat at a bit of an angle to the left as you go through, it makes the turn much easier. A lot of people don't notice the in-fill on the left at just above water level, and bounce their bow off it thus putting the boat at completely the wrong angle to make it round in one go. You're right, clearly I'm slightly directionally challenged. I struggled with the turn onto the B&F from the Glascote direction requiring a bit of reverse to sort it out but got round in one go coming off the B&F. Cheers Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Alan W Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 9 hours ago, Goliath said: Trevor Maggs would have no problem. Just curious as to why you would make what I take as sarcastic remarks on the boating skills or otherwise of someone who in a different thread you said you had never heard of never mind met.if it"s tongue in cheek a smiley may be in order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 8 minutes ago, X Alan W said: Just curious as to why you would make what I take as sarcastic remarks on the boating skills or otherwise of someone who in a different thread you said you had never heard of never mind met.if it"s tongue in cheek a smiley may be in order I appreciate that to leading figures in the cult it will seem blasphemous, but to normal people it was a joke. Or are you saying the post is wrong and Trevor WOULD have a problem? Or is it just mentioning his name the offence (like in Judaism)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furnessvale Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 24 minutes ago, nicknorman said: I appreciate that to leading figures in the cult it will seem blasphemous, but to normal people it was a joke. Or are you saying the post is wrong and Trevor WOULD have a problem? Or is it just mentioning his name the offence (like in Judaism)? Oh dear, Nick, you really are plumbing the depths with your penis envy of working boats. Trevor is a gentleman of the first order and would be sad if he knew his name was being used like this. Better return to your Hudson with its copy Josher working boat Aladdin's slipper bows. George cc Goliath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, furnessvale said: Oh dear, Nick, you really are plumbing the depths with your penis envy of working boats. Trevor is a gentleman of the first order and would be sad if he knew his name was being used like this. Better return to your Hudson with its copy Josher working boat Aladdin's slipper bows. George cc Goliath I don't see anything here that makes any slight on Trevor or his personality. I've never met him but happy to take your word that he is a gentleman of the first order. But let's hope he doesn't take himself as seriously as you do! He might even have a sense of humour! Edited September 20, 2017 by nicknorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furnessvale Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, nicknorman said: I don't see anything here that makes any slight on Trevor or his personality. I've never met him but happy to take your word that he is a gentleman of the first order. But let's hope he doesn't take himself as seriously as you do! He might even have a sense of humour! I know you have one just looking at Hudson bows! :-) George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 51 minutes ago, X Alan W said: Just curious as to why you would make what I take as sarcastic remarks on the boating skills or otherwise of someone who in a different thread you said you had never heard of never mind met.if it"s tongue in cheek a smiley may be in order I took it at face value, as a compliment from Gol and as probably a true statement. I have seen Mr.Maggs thread his way through a heavily-trafficked Braunston in his 71-foot-ish boat where my 45-footer almost feared to tread, so I shouldn't think that he would have too much difficulty negotiating this bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, furnessvale said: I know you have one just looking at Hudson bows! :-) George You make such a fuss about this, the only likely explanation is that in fact it is you who is envious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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