I still remember how impressed I was the first time I negotiated the heaped up rollers off Barmouth in an Osprey RIB. While a great many boats of a similar size would have needed to back off or take a tentative zigzag approach, the Osprey backed up its well established commercial and racing credentials with tremendous balance, responsiveness and control. It’s not flash or showy. It simply nails the basic need of the modern RIB fan for a spot of family-friendly comfort, allied to sound sporting credentials and serious seagoing ability when the weather turns. more