Russ, that's what we do on my boat and with boats that I captain professionally. Even with new crew members, a few simple hand signals are easy to work out. The only time I'll go to headsets for communication is when the boat is so big that I can't see the other crewmembers.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Russ & Melody <russ...@telus.net> wrote: > Hi Liz, > > At the risk of over-simplifying things, Melody & I use a wireless system > that was developed long ago (when we had the 60' cutter). > > Hand signals. It only takes a few for the skipper to have complete control > of the boat, with a good helmsman. > > On *Sweet*, we still use this system for anchoring. For docking > maneuvers, we are both in the cockpit until the approach, where everything > has been discussed (it is assumed) quietly. I step up near the shrouds with > bow and mid spring and step on dock when alongside, she comes from the helm > with the stern line if need be. Or I wander back after temporarily hitching > the bow & mid lines and retrieve it form her. Then tidy up the lines. > > Cheers, Russ > *Sweet *35 mk-1 > > > At 02:15 PM 05/01/2014, you wrote: > > Looking for input and suggestions regarding these and other wireless > headsets for communicating while docking, sailing. > These are quite unique but also quite expensive...$179.00 ea. > Any input or personal choice and experience appreciated. > > Best Regards > > Mistral V C&C 35-1 > Liz Mather > Harbour West > > Sent from my iPhone > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Ave Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ phone +401 965 5260
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