The Life Jacket Debate

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  • @IanWoollett-jd5je
    @IanWoollett-jd5je7 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for a brilliant film, you should get this shown in cinemas. To try to teach some of the idiots who go to sea. I've been an RNLI member for 46 years, I wish you all the best! Many thanks,Ian.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    7 ай бұрын

    Ian, wow! 46 years, that’s some service mate. Thanks for your comment but also thanks for your time on duty and on standby. I’ve never needed your services but it’s always great to know that you’re there. All the best 👍👍

  • @robininstance7755
    @robininstance7755 Жыл бұрын

    Common sense + awareness+ respect are thing's we took for granted years ago.NICE ONE BUD.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Here here to that mate👍👍

  • @naylorchris1975
    @naylorchris197511 ай бұрын

    Thanks for bringing your experience to light. I’ve learnt a lot from this. Much appreciated

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @TheFishLocker
    @TheFishLocker Жыл бұрын

    Well presented argument Rob. I agree with you and support the fact that as an adult it is my choice when I need to wear a PFD. Unfortunately I suffer the same complainers with my own content and do my best to explain my position - but as we know, some people even when presented with the facts. If it doesn’t support their opinion they don’t want to know. I wear a PFD in almost all of my fishing/activities near water just because I understand I have younger viewers and want to show them it is perfectly acceptable to wear one. BUT. It is still a choice. From my own experience, dynamic risk assessment… whatever. There are absolutely times when I feel I do and do not need to wear one. My children will wear one with me until the ages of 14-16. By which time I would hope they have the self awareness to make the decision for themselves. Good point well made. 👍🏻

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much John, it would be a great shame if we were told what to do on the water, rather than being able to take a sensible approach to our safety.

  • @Carl-to7so
    @Carl-to7so Жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Very well delivered and incredibly insightful. Well done and thank you.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback mate 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @jon22161
    @jon2216110 ай бұрын

    Thank you rob for this video, brilliantly presented, I’ll hold my hand up and admit I have commented about your lack of wearing a life jacket in a previous video, I now fully understand your reasons, the reason why I commented was purely out of fear for your safety, I’ve boat fished most of my life but never alone so seeing someone out alone without a life jacket sent shivers down my spine, your video has eased my concerns and I can now watch your videos without fear 🤭. Is there any way you can keep a link to this video in all your new videos I think it’s a great video to share amongst the boating community

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jon, I appreciate the further feedback. I’m not sure if I can link this to future videos but I’ll look into it. Thanks for watching 🎣👍👍

  • @ianmoore130
    @ianmoore130 Жыл бұрын

    Most excellent video coming from the heart and experience.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ian 👍👍

  • @ianmoore130

    @ianmoore130

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fishingsalcombe I'm planning to purchase a fishing boat and been collecting qualifications e.g. RYA level 2 power boat and level 2 sailing, several sea kayaking navigation and trip planning certificates and studying RYA navigation and weather books for future qualifications.

  • @robertpaterson7311
    @robertpaterson7311 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this. Interesting, thought provoking and makes a lot of sense.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback Robert 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @melvjohnson8773
    @melvjohnson87737 ай бұрын

    Common dog, respect for the sea, know and maintain your kit. Thanks for sharing

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks bud👍👍

  • @Unclebrisbaitadventures1979
    @Unclebrisbaitadventures1979 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video i thought it was great sounds like you have enough knowledge and experience to make you own mind up on the life jacket topic,keep up the good work 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback, very much appreciated. Tight lines 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @terrybeagley-cornwalllife.4430
    @terrybeagley-cornwalllife.443011 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for this, nice one! I have been fishing from my own boat for approx 25 years. I have no qualifications but I have a will to live. I respect all advice from those that are qualified & as such do not take any risks. I am over cautious with weather forecasts & sea conditions. I do wear an auto inflate life jacket, but can take in & appreciate your points. I however am probably not as well trained in survival as you so for my peace of mind it makes me feel happier wearing one as I fish/boat mainly alone. I know it may not save me, but it just might. Thankyou for this very informative video with points I had never thought of. If anything it has made me even more aware of safe conditions! 👍🏻

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. For me, experience is better than qualifications and respect for the conditions and caution is better than a boatload of safety gear! Happy & safe boating 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @TR4zest
    @TR4zest Жыл бұрын

    Watching this was perfect timing for me. I am relatively new to boating. I have booked my 2 days on the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course on my own boat. I have a RIB, so kill cord and LJ every time. Your chain of events is an excellent way to look at these situations. I live next to my boat, so whether I go out today, tomorrow, or the days after does not matter. I can wait for the weather and sea conditions that present less risk. The rest is up to me. I will now add a similar knife to my onboard kit (I have a radio - course booked for that, too).

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Good for you mate. The right attitude to safety and boating is the best starting point and it sounds like you’ve nailed that one! Enjoy your new RIB! 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @ianmoore130

    @ianmoore130

    Жыл бұрын

    The RYA Powerboat course in brilliant and good fun. Worth every penny.

  • @BB-tm7gx
    @BB-tm7gx Жыл бұрын

    One thing, thanks for the very good advice, leaving Watermouth my father before me and i always continued, used to contact swansea to let them know we were leaving going up channel and called when we were back safe. 2 things, 1,this didn't make any necessary emergency contact a cold start and also we always knew the radio was working. thanks for your many endeavours. somehow we the locals were always proud to say to the tourists when they asked about the big yellow helicopters. "Thats 22 and they rescue you."

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s sound advice about the radio call and thanks for the kind words about 22 Squadron! 👍👍

  • @davidfisk4865
    @davidfisk4865 Жыл бұрын

    Really good video! Learned a lot from what you had to say. was great to hear what you would do in certain situations! Like the crab pot example. Would you ever do a video about assessing wether conditions before going out, what forecasts you use? What conditions you are happy to go out into etc ? Thanks for the videos ! 👍🏼

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks David 👍 I haven’t done a specific video but I’ve tried to put snippets at the start of some of them about assessing the weather. There are lots of apps about the weather but I tend to use the BBC plus the inshore waters and shipping forecast. Here’s a link to a general weather video on my channel which I hope you’ll find interesting kzread.info/dash/bejne/eoObw8Nrl6fIcc4.html

  • @davidecramp
    @davidecramp Жыл бұрын

    As a professional seafarer and keen boat angler, I totally agree and operate the same way as yourself. Identical regards the knife and portable radio. I have also equipped my life jackets with PLB AIS beacons and EPIRB, just in case I lost or become separated from the boat. Great video.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks David, great to hear that. 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @chriskennard5920
    @chriskennard59207 ай бұрын

    Wise words Rob, thank you. One of my friends was actually killed because he had a life jacket on when he was accidentally ejected from his dory whilst bombing about in Poole Harbour many years ago. He didn't have the kill cord in place and whilst playing about, turning tight circles in his boat, the seat broke and he was flung overboard. He actually had his leg in plaster at that time and could therefore not swim but he was wearing a life jacket; the old type with long tassle tie-ups. The boat sped off and completed a wide circle and came back to where he was in the water. As it passed him the cords of his life jacket got caught in the prop and dragged him under - he drowned underneath the boat. The most bizarre of boating accidents - he was just 18. I now have a fishing boat similar to yours and mostly do wear a life jacket but I also sometimes wear a floatation suit instead when fishing in colder months. What is your opinion on these please? I'd like to know what you think. Regards, Chris

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your reply Chris and sorry to hear about your friend. I have been involved with several similar accidents but I’ve been reluctant to talk about them as I am wary of giving the impression that life jackets can be dangerous. Can I therefore respectfully suggest that your friend wasn’t killed by the life jacket but it was not wearing a kill cord and the way he was using the boat that got him into the situation in the first place. All other accidents that I’ve been involved with fatalities ‘caused’ be lifejackets could also have been prevented by paying better attention to the weather, not having an over loaded boat etc. Kill cords are also a big issue, particularly with RIB accidents. Flotation suits are a personal choice for your conditions and style of boating I would say. I wear one in winter but for it’s thermal qualities, rather than as a rescue system. There is never zero risk with anything but for me and my boating, the chance of me accidentally ending up in the water is extremely small so it’s not something I worry about. If I thought there was a risk I would need to wear a dry suit, life jacket, PLB and radio to stand any realistic chance of survival. That would take the fun out of a safe sport so I have a boat that I’m confident in and use it in conditions where I’m unlikely to encounter any issues, for me, that’s more important than any safety gear. Thanks for watching 👍🎣

  • @chriskennard5920

    @chriskennard5920

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the reply Rob. Yes he wasnt being wholly responsible at the time in that little boat. Like you I really only wear the floatation suit for its warmth qualities but it also gives me some strange thoughts of security in many ways as well. Keep up the good work for us! ATB cK

  • @paulkeenan2759
    @paulkeenan2759 Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how many people smoke who comment on not wearing a life jacket it claims a lot more life’s, it’s knowing your limitations and you make very valid points.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    So true! 👍👍

  • @nacimboukeras2879
    @nacimboukeras2879 Жыл бұрын

    Another great video!! Never thought of what i would do if a rope got tangled around the prop . Not loving the idea of having to go in the water though. Might be getting myself a telescopic weed remover tool or pruning saw 🙂

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and safe & happy boating! 🎣🎣

  • @irelands_predator_fishing7272
    @irelands_predator_fishing72727 ай бұрын

    Good listen 👍👍..good points

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    7 ай бұрын

    Cheers bud👍👍

  • @jimmyflynn1764
    @jimmyflynn176410 ай бұрын

    hi rob I was always told off the coast guard if your on your own DO NOT anchor the boat on your own always drift the boat because if you fell overboard you can possibly swim back to the boat

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    10 ай бұрын

    Fair point, I do think you can anchor safely in the right conditions but it’s not my preference 🎣👍

  • @Grumszy
    @Grumszy7 ай бұрын

    Interesting vid. it's your life and boat... You are very well qualified to make your own decisions. Take care.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    7 ай бұрын

    William, thanks for watching and for your considered reply, tight lines 👍👍

  • @user-qg2vo6qr4r
    @user-qg2vo6qr4r Жыл бұрын

    What a great video, thank you.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @hughshepherd6596
    @hughshepherd6596 Жыл бұрын

    Perfectly reasonable points. The strict health and safety pushers will never be convinced and I have argued with them using many of the points you have raised.. If at all dodgy conditions, wear the jacket and the toggle ones are safest. One reasonable thought is always to wear a small personal EPIRB which are increasingly available these days..

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Hugh! 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @mphunty
    @mphunty Жыл бұрын

    Spot on, personal choice and mitigate the risks. Never been ask to put the life jacket on boarding a plane just in case, the light only comes on if the risk is high. There are so many things people can do to avoid the situations in the first place, its shocking that those who do bother with a VHF dont actually know how to use it. First thing I was taught as a todler was how to use the radio. I have been in two situations where my boat has become flooded life jacket did not get me out of those situation, practical pragamatic thinking based on years of experience did. Like you certain types of craft would always wear one, but larger craft like yours, to hand but not on unless conditions warrant it, yes you can get caught out but only if they are marginal in the first place; gusting 3-4 on spring tides is always going to be worse than neap tides. One thing you didnt mention but I have always noticed is you keep a tidy ship, no trip hazards etc, seen so many people carrying more than they need and all they are doing is put themselves at hgiher risk, but its ok cause they wear a life jacket!

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the feedback, thanks Mark. Fully agree with all of your points, have a good season! 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @johnplummer5139
    @johnplummer5139 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, hadn't considered the thought of maybe having to get in the water to clear the prop, despite also sharing your concern to be watchful of the pots and stay well clear. I think there could be nothing worse that being caught at the stern by the prop and the tide and swell on the rise! Just a thought, have you ever actually practised this ? I think it would be worth it, obviously with someone else on board and in a sheltered area to try and build some muscle memory perhaps. Great video and lots of interesting points....another bit of kit to get now as well, alongside the fileting knives!....thanks again and tight lines mate!

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John. I haven’t put a rope around the prop but I have been in the water with my knife to see if I can reach the prop with one arm through the boarding ladder and that seems to be doable. 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @johnallen8618
    @johnallen8618 Жыл бұрын

    A very interesting video Sir, I knew you had something to do with whirlybirds, because of the name of your boat, can't wait for the next one 🤓

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John, the name is a bit of a giveaway! 😆😆

  • @adamtaylor2134
    @adamtaylor2134 Жыл бұрын

    Well said , and top video mate

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate and thanks for watching 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @stanwilson8089
    @stanwilson8089 Жыл бұрын

    Your vid has certainly given me food for thought, I have recently purchased a 14ft broom speedboat and converted it for sea fishing,the freeboard has gained height because of safety rails.I have very little experience and no qualifications,I might consider selling my boat.I have 25hp outboard on it for economy reasons,and have considered the 25hp to have enough power to handle sensible sea conditions.But,I am 78yrs old.I think I have a lot of your 'Broken chain' reasons to think about having a boat.Looks like I will be sticking to charter boat trips in the future.My dad was a'boy sailor' at Shotley and finished the war as a CPO of Signals.He was sunk off Italy and took over the running of the MTB station for a while.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting to read about your dad Stan. I wouldn’t like to suggest a course if action for you and your boat but an option is to take an RYA Powerboat Level 2. There are loads of good course providers and for a little bit more money you can get a one-to-one course on your own boat. You would have a good idea at the end if that about your handling skills and importantly your confidence on the water. Whether it’s that or more charter fishing I wish you happy, safe and continued boating. 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @stanwilson8089

    @stanwilson8089

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fishingsalcombe Thanks for your reply,I've consideredThe powerboat two course,but I think it's time for me to admit age has crept up on me.I threw the 'Age Anchor' out recently,but I cant stop it dragging.😄 My dad was sunk twice,once on 'The Ghurka' and once by a guided bomb off the shores of Italy (can't remember the name of the ship.)

  • @warriorpa1657
    @warriorpa1657 Жыл бұрын

    We should all no our limitations I only go out in a force 3 or less my boat is capable of much more but that’s when I call it a day fish on my own mostly so don’t take any risks.. enjoy your videos Keep them coming 👍👍

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed mate, very sensible. 👍🎣🎣

  • @flatbit3090
    @flatbit3090 Жыл бұрын

    Totally agree with you and its good to hear a sensible and well presented topic. I just wonder how many who criticise you actually wear the kill cord?

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, very much appreciate the comment and support 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @toadfishuksportangling2690
    @toadfishuksportangling2690 Жыл бұрын

    Some good topics coverd in this video .we dont routinely wear our life jackets but obviously keep them close to hand .salcome is a stunning place .

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate, agreed and yes, lucky to have Salcombe on my doorstep 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @kasperwittrup1288
    @kasperwittrup12882 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all your videos. Recently subscribed - started binge watching them now. :) Quick question. How do you feel about lifejacket + epirb when going solo? In case of the "freak getting knocked out" accident?

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate👍. The ‘freak accident’ can happen but it’s extremely rare. It’s more usual to have a chain of events that leads to an accident, usually starting with the wrong decision to go leisure boating in the first place, on that day. For me, the bottom line is personal choice and you have to be comfortable in what you’re doing and how you’re equipped to do it. Epirbs have their place but… they are notoriously difficult to home on to (I’m an ex-RAF SAR pilot) and what sea temperatures are you going out in? An epirb will get help coming but unless you’re also in a dry suit, will help get there quick enough? More lives are saved, by far, by people making the decision to stay at home because the conditions are not right, or to turn around and go home early, than will ever be saved by life jackets and epirbs. That’s not to say they shouldn’t be worn however. If they’re right for you, that’s the right decision for you. Safe boating buddy. 👍

  • @kasperwittrup1288

    @kasperwittrup1288

    2 ай бұрын

    @@fishingsalcombe Thank you so much for that reply. I fish in a 5½ meter, center console - here i dont really wear a lifewest. I also fish in a inflatable pontoon boat (Anderson pontoon), here I always use a life jacket, in part because I wear waders so the lifejacket will help me "stay upright" in the water (I hope). :) Also, its fascinating to see how differently to us in Denmark you fish for cod/on wrecks. We almost exclusively use heavy rubber jigs - but I tried using the sliding ledger method today, with good results. So, again, thank you. :)

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad the running ledger worked for you! Purely by coincidence, I’m watching Saving Lives at Sea on BBC2. If you can get this on catch up it’s worth a watch. There’s a rescue from Mudeford that was instigated by a PLB. It didn’t work as a location aid but it got the rescue initiated and the kayaker was a lucky boy. Needless to say, he was out in condition way outside of safe and comfortable!!

  • @user-tu4rt6mt8h
    @user-tu4rt6mt8h Жыл бұрын

    great vid i just think people should do there home work before they got out .we fish on the bristol channel north devon side i think you know how bad it can get there . i do miss sar 169 when they flew past and waved bit sadly no more .

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate👍. Yes, it was a great shame that we lost military SAR. Hope you have a good season in the Bristol Channel! 🎣🎣

  • @Johnx961
    @Johnx961 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation, I have similar views myself after 60 years 0n small boats.😇

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, safe & happy boating 🎣🎣👍👍👍

  • @1celtickiwi
    @1celtickiwi Жыл бұрын

    When something goes wrong out on a boat..... "you can not get out and walk home". Two of everything....2 anchors, 2 radios, 2 search lights, 2 fuel tanks, 2 batterys, etc.............set yourself up for self rescue.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s your call mate, you’ve got to be happy with your set up.

  • @Johnx961

    @Johnx961

    Жыл бұрын

    I`ll need a bigger boat.

  • @mattwright2964
    @mattwright2964 Жыл бұрын

    You are a very sensible person with experience so you think through possibilities and have plans. Many people don't. Its those people who may need a life jacket although your points are certainly vaild. I agree about thinking through your personal circumstances. For many years I've fly fished from small drifting boats on lochs, some large and rough in bad weather and learnt about all sorts of failure points and risks. I wear a lifejacket because there is a low freeboard and the boats are less stable in design. I have had my own boats which I was familiar with but I also hire boats of v mixed condition. Risk straight away there. The water is cold but not as cold and I could get back to the bank except on the biggest lochs. Like you I have some personal rules. I don't fish standing up which is an abomination but I see idiots doing it often. I don't go out if its blowing a hooley. I have a proper sharp knife with me (the rules on carrying a knife are stupid, a different story but needed for situation and defendable) on the boat when fishing. Word of warning. A friend nearly drowned because of a life jacket which I keep in mind when approaching the bank. He brought the boat in and got out but the bank was steep shingle and he slipped under the boat whereupon the life jacket activated trapping him under the boat. A friend helped him but the situation could have turned worse in other circumstances. Would still wear a life jacket but be aware of risks. Beaching a boat is a failure point.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback and I couldn’t agree more. I didn’t cover your very valid point but I was personally involved in two similar incidents. One boat was overloaded, one went out in unsuitable conditions - there was the point of prevention in both cases. Both boats capsized at the slip where one was trapped by an inflated life jacket and the other trapped by a lifejacket strap. Thankfully most people don’t need guidance because, like you, they are experienced, aware of the dangers and take early preventative measures so a situation can’t develop. If my video makes the less experienced think a little it might have done a good job. Thanks for watching & safe boating 👍👍🎣🎣🎣

  • @mattwright2964

    @mattwright2964

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fishingsalcombe thanks. I know what you are saying is - think things through, don't just put a life jacket on and think that's my safety sorted.

  • @onemorecast5150
    @onemorecast5150 Жыл бұрын

    Really can’t understand why anyone would not want to wear a life jacket. Anything that helps you survive in the water is a no brainier.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem mate, the video was an explanation of my thought process, nothing more and not persuading anyone to change their views.

  • @rha4374
    @rha4374 Жыл бұрын

    Good evening young sir, Unfortunately a couple of weeks ago i only learned of your videos and didn't realise others were hounding you regards L.J. Anyways a fantastic experienced, professional explanation as promised. Im fully aware of everything said although im no expert it's unfortunate that others simply don't have any common sense as the majority of boater's have learnt the hard way over time. One of my lads just never listens to me or others and i do worry about him, especially his type of little boat ! Please everyone get of this mans back as he fully understands more than any of us . Listen and take on board the main reasons why you will probably be in trouble and I suspect it will be our ignorance and not the chap in Salcome. Take training,read seamanship books , do a level two courses re the RYA and finally simply don't take chances with the sea . Many thanks for taking the time to get this out in public.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to post this comprehensive and considered reply. Very much appreciated 👍🎣🎣

  • @offshore.anglers
    @offshore.anglers Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explaining how you do your own risk assessment, I do mine and will still be criticised as you have been but then social media is just an unqualified jury - a sorry state of affairs.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes mate, I put my videos out there so don’t mind any comments I just thought this subject deserved a comprehensive reply. Some won’t agree with me and I wouldn’t expect that. Thankfully most, like you, are perfectly sensible about their boating activities and this keeps the risks very low but there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ answer to safety afloat. Safe and happy boating mate 👍🎣🎣

  • @offshore.anglers

    @offshore.anglers

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fishingsalcombe tight lines and looking forward to more of your videos 👍

  • @disillusioned1076
    @disillusioned1076 Жыл бұрын

    Rob whats your thoughts on PLBs ?

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    I said at the start of my video that I could talk for hours on the subject and PLBs are something I didn’t touch on. I suppose it comes down to the risk of being in the water and did you contact anyone before you ended up there? PLBs are notoriously difficult to home on to but they will raise the alarm and get a helicopter to your approximate location. For the types of vessel I mentioned where I would wear a life jacket (RIB, commercial etc) and if I was solo, I would also have a PLB attached to the jacket.

  • @jamesmgreen15
    @jamesmgreen15 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting. Things as ever are about being properly educated in order to make informed choices, rather than pander to popular notions. Risk is part of our lives and we can only mitigate the before and after scenarios. Brutally honestly I am more comfortable with an unobtrusive PFD most of the time, but way more serious kit will be around too. I fully agree personal responsibility seems to have slipped from our society and as for critically researching and thinking actions through, well, it's all part of the same. ,

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks James👍👍

  • @markcourtney7251
    @markcourtney7251 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, there is no substitute for common sense, it will probably save you 99% of the time.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true mate 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @seanbushell60
    @seanbushell60 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, always fancied getting a boat just like yours only now you've shit the life out of me. Love the videos though.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Please don’t be put off boating, that certainly wasn’t my intention. RYA Powerboat level 2 is a great starting point if you’re new to boating and with a heathy respect for the conditions it really is a very safe sport. 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @seanbushell60

    @seanbushell60

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much. 🛥

  • @thedroneman3379
    @thedroneman3379 Жыл бұрын

    i never wear one. yes its good practice but ultimately its personal choice

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more, thanks for the feedback 👍👍

  • @jono999s
    @jono999s Жыл бұрын

    It's not a debate downunder. You have to wear one inshore and off shore

  • @jono999s

    @jono999s

    Жыл бұрын

    It's the law

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad we’re not regulated to that extent! Is that enforced down under? I’m one of Brody Moss’s 5 million subscribers, can’t say I’ve seen him or his crew with lifejackets on kayaks, tinnies or the offshore boat they use? Thanks for keeping in touch, hope you’re not taking too much abuse for the cricket! 🤣👍🎣🎣

  • @jono999s

    @jono999s

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fishingsalcombe I am from Manchester, so all good downunder 😆 🤣

  • @jono999s

    @jono999s

    Жыл бұрын

    Update my 5 meter boat if it was 6 meter then you don't have to wear them .as my 1st boat is under 6 I don't any better as it's the law . I don't mind when I am alone but when your with mates I would love no to wear it

  • @technicstim
    @technicstim Жыл бұрын

    kids wear them on deck but must remove when going in wheelhouse or down below

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed mate, exactly my policy when my kids were young 👍

  • @robbiemasters1
    @robbiemasters1 Жыл бұрын

    Personal choice yes. But could be some closure for your family if the worst happens. I live by the sea and to many people have drowned.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Give me some figures or facts, who has drowned from from a recreational fishing boat?

  • @robbiemasters1

    @robbiemasters1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fishingsalcombe so naive!!!!

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll give you arrogant or wrong, struggling with naive though. Did you watch the video?

  • @graemelewins3586
    @graemelewins3586 Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear about Ken and Karen on the rampage again 😩. I guess the real problem is.. that common sense just isn't that common. I bet the majority of your life jacket warriors don't even have a boat! Keep up the vids and thicken up your skin with regard to the idiotic comments. As my 7 year old just said..'nobody cares'. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 I don’t mind the comments, just thought they warranted a full reply. Cheers bud 👍👍🎣🎣

  • @Freddiehoare14
    @Freddiehoare14 Жыл бұрын

    Was this today rob

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesterday mate, took a rod with me but it was too windy to venture out. Were you on the water?

  • @1celtickiwi
    @1celtickiwi Жыл бұрын

    Personal choice.....STOP sit on your hole and live your life!! I have boats myself and i have never wanted to tell you what to do. SAFTY is a personal responceablity. (im dyslexic, speeling is shit, i hope you get my point!)

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    That was exactly my point mate, safety is a personal responsibility.

  • @BumblebumBear
    @BumblebumBear Жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t care less if you decided you stupidly don’t want to wear a life jacket…it’s when I see other people on your boat not wearing them that you are responsible for that it gets my goat.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    Why so mate, if I have company on my boat and for some bizarre reason they end up in the water I’ll pick them up.

  • @BumblebumBear

    @BumblebumBear

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s what the captain of the titanic said.

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ll be sure to avoid those fog-shrouded icebergs off Salcombe this season!

  • @PomFrit99
    @PomFrit99 Жыл бұрын

    i dont agree with saying not wearing a lifejacket when solo boating is the better choice, for the sake of not 'prolonging your death'!? wtf man? This video should be deleted man

  • @fishingsalcombe

    @fishingsalcombe

    Жыл бұрын

    I don’t think I said it was a better choice. The benefit of a life jacket is more valuable if someone is going to help you out of a situation. If that person happens to be on your boat that’s the best position you can be in.