We've had several fine experiences with the MP.
The first was like pmj's..we were coming out of Fay's and the MP stopped to see if we had our pfd's on. He smiled and gave us the thumbs up then followed us out until we got under sail.
The second was when a windsurfer went down in the Broads and took a little too long getting up. I called to let them know and the dispatcher said they would send someone right away. Several minutes later the surfer started for shore and got onto the beach. My husband went to check on him and he said he was OK. I called dispatch and told them that and she thanked me for letting them know she would call the boat back.
Third time...Fay's was coming to take our boat off the mooring to repair a broken spreader. Unfortunately they came in an unmarked boat. So a guy gets on our boat, starts the motor and off they go. My husband got a call at work from the MP(on the lake at the time with the guys right there!!) to check if their story was true. What public service!
I've often seen them stopping boaters on the Broads for various reasons. Too much Lake, too few officers.
Many thanks to
all in public service, they are too often under appreciated.
Happy Thankskgiving Everyone...be safe...have fun.
