Posted by Gordon on May 23, 2000 at 22:59:45 from cache-5.server.telinco.net:
In Reply to: TARS aground on Peel Island, April 2000 posted by Iain Hobbs on May 19, 2000 at 10:48:50:
I know it is a bit pedantic to make this point - but we NEVER complain at having to initiate a rescue on Coniston Water, we consider it our duty to render such assistance as we can to anyone or any vessel in distress on the Lake - and do so willingly and without complaint. We have been delighted to carry Mr Hobbs on our boats but I fear that his imagination has lured him into inaccurate reportage!
Furthermore there are no designated Rescue Boats on Coniston Water - the craft at the Boating Centre (and indeed at the other establishments around the lake) are Safety Boats and that is a different animal entirely.
O.K. - so now you know!
Gordon Hall,
Managing Partner,
Coniston Ferry Services