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by john.ruston
Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wild Atlantic Challenge
Replies: 24
Views: 20234

Re: Wild Atlantic Challenge

Hello macnamado. I think this race is fairly clearly not an Association event and you'll need to fund your own insurance howsoever done. The event looks like it should be good fun and at least a couple of us will be coming down from the north to take part. Well worth the tenner. Same will apply to C...
by john.ruston
Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Marine Plan for Ireland
Replies: 5
Views: 6409

Re: Marine Plan for Ireland

The guidelines given under one of the links above says that the initial phase will be that where the ministry will make initial contact with stakeholders. This period is given as up until end of December 2017. It does seem a very brief period of notice considering the plan was only just announced (o...
by john.ruston
Thu Dec 14, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Marine Plan for Ireland
Replies: 5
Views: 6409

Re: Marine Plan for Ireland

Above:from me rephrased. Should Sea-kayaking be represented by Sea Kayakers OR by some other assorted kayakers OR some undifferentiated sports body with good connections. The EU will have these schemes put in place. Its right and good that the government is canvassing for input. It seems a one off c...
by john.ruston
Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Marine Plan for Ireland
Replies: 5
Views: 6409

Re: Marine Plan for Ireland

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. It seems that representations will be sought from a wide range of interests.
As a recreational group almost exclusively concerned with maritime activity, should ISKA put itself forward as a stakeholder to be included in the Consultative Process?
by john.ruston
Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fully Featured Marine Leisure App
Replies: 2
Views: 3467

Re: Fully Featured Marine Leisure App

Theres ref. to multi function kayaking App at this Guide Book thread. https://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=128138. Navionics already harvest end user sonar feedback to update their products. Hope thats of interest Is encouraging mass particpation desirable?. Who would t...
by john.ruston
Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA 2017 Symposium
Replies: 30
Views: 29514

Re: ISKA 2017 Symposium

Thanks Chris - looking forward to the tour!! Sunshine Please.
by john.ruston
Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:28 am
Forum: Meets
Topic: Strangford Meet - 23rd September 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 7721

Re: Strangford Meet - 23rd September 2017

Did taking part in BKCs excellent "Bangor Bay Race" for RNLI require us to be CANI members ?? I wasn't asked. At CANI's P4S league events, members don't have to pay the £5 charge for event insurance. Strangford arrangements. Well it's a shame for those who pay privately for robust 3PL Insu...
by john.ruston
Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:36 am
Forum: Safety, Rescue and First Aid
Topic: Pumps & Paddle floats
Replies: 6
Views: 27031

Re: Pumps & Paddle floats

Now that's just TOO sensible !
I fixed the handle on my old NRS but eventually the plastic shaft seized. Bought a Scotty 6 months ago and this seems fine.
by john.ruston
Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 51
Views: 34833

Re: Insurance

Have good insurance because its the right thing to do and still vote NO to compulsion.
by john.ruston
Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 51
Views: 34833

Re: Insurance

Thanks for accepting my small tuppence-worth. I feared my question might be thought silly. Brian, there was some testing of the BCU insurance, a long time ago when the enhanced cover (additional premium) offered New for Old on boats (I think they had to be less than 2 years old). Accounts went about...