I like to do it the way Capt Ron did it...bring her in fast, turn sharp and stop her on a dime, jump off and deal with the lines, but alas I am older now and can jump nearly as good...we've done it under sail power a few times to...once we off loaded a crew coming up alongside under sail, got a push off as soon as he stepped off and sailed away...came head to wind off port tack and the push sent us flying on starboard...Bob may still remember that sail during Chester Race week back in our younger dys when I had the C&C 27
-----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Wally Bryant Sent: January 5, 2014 12:17 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List single handed docking Perhaps the most important thing is to make sure no one is watching. If there's no one watching, you will do it perfectly. If you have a big audience, it'll be a train wreck. <VBG> In addition to the other tips already mentioned, I like to stop the boat completely in the fairway or near the dock. That gives me a chance to evaluate the breeze and tidal currents, and compensate when approaching the dock. I also believe in the GO SLOW method. Sometimes a tidal current can give you a knot or two, and you think you're going slow but in fact are at a dead stop and can't steer the boat. That sucks. So coming to a complete stop away from the dock can give you a clue. Another thing... Practice on a mooring ball or buoy in clear water. Try to bring the boat to a complete stop with the bow touching the mooring ball and the hull lined up different points on shore. Wal _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3658/6477 - Release Date: 01/05/14 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
