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RIBs ONLY Goodies: Special Mug Series With a Story

Special Mug Series Designs

Dear RIBs ONLY friends,

The exclusive mug series “RIBs ONLY – Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat” (see image above), is uniquely crafted. You can find them through the menu button “Goodies“, second from the left. But read on…

These mugs aren’t just items I sell for personal profit. There’s a meaningful story behind them as you can read below.

The Story

As some of you may already be aware, I am the founder of the registered non-profit organization For Autism NPO.

This cause holds a special place in my heart because autism directly impacts my very close family (autistic child video).

The mission of our NPO is to promote autism awareness in an enjoyable manner. We achieve this by engaging in kite flying activities and providing free kites to children during the kite meetings.

However, to sustain these efforts, we require financial support. Therefore, I have launched a modest webshop called MugsBlizzBazaar.com, through which I hope to raise funds to further our mission.

All proceeds go to our mission.

Buying is Promoting Autism Awareness

So, buying* a mug for yourself or as a gift for someone like this special mug series or others, means saying yes to promoting autism awareness.

Thank you deeply, and know that you have the enduring, heartfelt gratitude of the children.

*Due to intricate tax complications, my webshop cold be unable to serve your needs in the country you’re living in.

Highfield Patrol 460s Finnish Sailing Team

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Highfield Patrol 460s are Key

In this video Santiago Lopez, the Finish head coach at Helsingfors Segelklubb (HSK), gives a testimonial as a professional using the Highfield Patrol 460.

Actually, the team relies on two Patrol 460s equipped with Mercury F50 EFI outboard engines.

For him the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) serves as an invaluable asset in preparing the Finnish sailing team for their upcoming international championship endeavours.

Highfield Patrol 460s Finnish Sailing Team @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat — Close-up kill cord Highfield Patrol 460s Finnish Sailing Team

Among the sailors benefitting from this setup are Iiris Sepponen and Helmi Vauhkonen from HSK, along with Felix Impivaara from HSS.

This video was published on the Highfield Boats YouTube channel and I’ve published many other videos of the Highfield brand here on RIBsONLY.com.

Proud to share that Highfield is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

Specs & Photos

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NSRI Gemini Proud Supporter – Two WaveRider 650s

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

What is the NSRI?

In South Africa the NSRI comprises over 1350 volunteers who generously give their time across 50 rescue bases, encompassing satellite or auxiliary stations and inland dams. They’re on call 24/7.

Cape Town based Gemini is the supplier of their SAR RIBs sinds decades proving their seaworthiness and operational reliability.

Take a peek at this cool photo article showing how they build the bigger Gemini WR880 hull. Check it out here!

This video was published on the RIBs ONLY YouTube channel.

I’ve published many well-selected videos of GEMINI RIBs here on my blog.

Gemini Proud Supporter of NSRI - Two WaveRider 880s @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat — Gemini Two WaveRider 650s

Nathalie’s Safe Technical Wave Passage Training

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Technical Wave Passage Training by OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée

Nathalie is a polar guide who supervises individuals and groups in polar and sub-polar environments.

She came here to learn how to navigate in rough seas to improve her technical skills in boat management.

In that way she can be more operational and more in tune with everything that’s transversal to navigation.

This video was published on the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée YouTube channel.

I’ve collected more wave training videos that’s sometimes in rough sea.

Nathalie, Polar Guide Technical Wave Passage Training @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat — Nathalie, Polar Guide Technical Wave Passage Training

Pirelli Tenders X Line Detailed Walkthrough

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Presentation of two Pirelli Tenders X Line

In this video Italian based Pirelli Speedboats presents the X350 and X400 tenders. No action footage (yet) but a detailed walkthrough.

The X line series focuses on optimising layout for increased guest capacity and smoother cruising. They’re powered by the well-known 90 hp BRP Rotax inboard.

As said its unique features include pivoting backrests on additional stern seats, ensuring versatility for various activities.

Customisation options allow personalisation to match individual preferences as it the case with many brands.

This video was published on the PIRELLI Speedboats YouTube channel.

You get more information of this brand with these videos.

Specs Both Tenders

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