On May 29, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> … and remember when docking that "slow is pro." Andrew: you might want to add, "except in a blow." If you've got a crosswind, you're going to want to keep steerageway, otherwise your bow is gonna blow down. A couple of years ago, I watched a charter crew try to bring a boat back to the marina at the end of their charter. It was a 40-footer, and they were trying to come down a SE-to-NW fairway in a stiff NE breeze (off the Lake). They were obviously concerned about the close quarters, and kept slowing the boat; until they totally lost all steering, and the boat blew to port, against the sterns of three boats in their slips. Most of the crew aboard were so disgusted (embarrassed?) that they climbed OVER the docked boats to get to the pier, where they headed straight to their cars and loaded up their gear. The boat was basically abandoned there until the charter operator could get a couple of guys out there to move it. They revved up the engine, and briskly motored the boat into its slip. All told, this unfolded over about a forty-minute time period. Somewhat entertaining to watch; but I just couldn't believe the charterers would abandon ship like that. Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI
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