Extracts from the Spring 1998 edition of The Report
Albert Weatherill wrote to The Report to extol the virtues of his new PC, as follows, “Computer technology seems to advance at breath-taking speed. Last Christmas I purchased a new system for £2,000 which, at that time had a relatively impressive specification of a 133 MHz Pentium Processor, 16 Mb of Ram and a 1.6 gigabyte hard drive. Two thousand of my hard-earned pounds would, I incorrectly assumed, have purchased me a system that would have been sufficient for some time to come. Little did I know that this specification would seem slow, antiquated and embarrassing to describe before I had barely unpacked the various cardboard boxes!”
The subject of moisture meters was clearly a hot topic back then. In his article entitled Beware of the man with the Moisture Meter, Nigel Clegg said, “If ever there was a subject guaranteed to create heated debate in yachting circles, it would have to be osmosis, yacht surveyors and their moisture meters. The problem is twofold. Firstly, electronic moisture meters, like any test equipment, are subject to certain limitations, which few people are aware of. Secondly, osmosis is very much a chemical phenomenon, which is often difficulty to grasp for those with more mechanical backgrounds.” Do you sense Nigel’s frustrations?
Extract from the Summer 1998 edition of The Report
Editor, Robin Gilmore, covered off the launch of a new piece of European legislation. He commented, “With the Recreational Craft Directive now in place in Europe it remains to be seen the long-term effect on the boating industry and consumer. Certainly, there has, in recent months, been much discontent, particularly by the small boatbuilder about the cost of compliance with the legislation. The task of this compliance, particularly to the small boatbuilder, is a burden that is both unfortunate and undesirable and one which ultimately may see the loss of our traditional craftsmen.”
Extracts from the Spring 1999 edition of The Report
The lead editorial in this edition opened with this statement: It is undoubtedly becoming more and more apparent, and I must say it does worry me, that in general terms the quality of experience is gradually being devalued and undermined in favour of youth and qualifications. I learn of various examples where an individual has been placed in a position of authority largely through qualification, but has however lacked the necessary experience, with serious consequences.
Extracts from the Winter
2000 edition of The Report The editor wrote as follows: Once again I learn with alarm and sadness of two more tragic fishing vessel accidents in the UK and this is just in the UK within the past few days. If one were to add up all the accidents at sea, both pleasure and commercial, around the world I am certain the results would be unacceptable. I believe that many of these tragic incidents are avoidable, and we must strive to continue to develop even higher standards within the industry to ensure this terrible toll diminishes.” Reading this, one wonders how much progress we have made over the past twenty plus years. Ed.
A letter to the editor read as follows: Thank you for your letter of 13th
A review of the annual dinner that year revealed that the wine flowed well with no complaints of any shortages. The correspondent wrote, “During our port and brandy session our guest speaker Mr John Guy, rose to his feet. It was with some trepidation that members were concerned as to the content of his speech. I am pleased to report however, that he gave a very light-hearted ten minutes on the lines of a stand-up comedian.”
December 1999 informing me that I have been awarded a Diploma in Marine
Surveying. I enjoyed the course enormously and feel this Diploma is just what is required in the fragmented industry that is marine surveying. Roger Samways
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