[Rhodes22-list] Docking Issues

[Mark Osterbrock]

Ron,
US Sailing produced a book called Bareboat Cruising that they use in their
certification classes. The book covers entering and leaving a dock in all
wind directions. It also covers anchoring, picking up moorings, and every
other sailing situation you will likely face. The book is full of excellent
diagrams and pictures. You can get the book from Amazon for about 12 bucks.
It will be the most worthwhile sailing investment you will make.
It is frustrating when weather conditions make sailing difficult. But be
patient, you are fortunate to have a family that is enthusiastic about a
sport that is dear to you. Many a novice sailor has lost their enthusiasm
for sailing after getting into a situation that frightened or humiliated
them. Build the confidence of your crew by studying the situations that are
causing you problems then make a plan together with your crew to solve the
problem. Then practice your plan in conditions you will be successful in.
Winds of 10 knots are ideal for having an enjoyable sail with your family.
20 knot winds are sure to be accompanied by drama and I would think twice
about heading out in those conditions as you may be doing more harm than
good towards your ultimate long term goal of being a happy sailing family.
Bring your crew along slowly.
Happy Sails,
Mark
On May 29, 2012 1:28 PM, "butterchurn" <amazingmisterx at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> As a new boat owner I am having docking isues in wind.  I would like some
> suggestions concerning what steps to take in order to learn to do a better
> job of it.  This weekend at Lake Erie it was quite windy.  We wanted to
> sail
> but when we tried to untie from our slip the wind was so strong we couldn't
> control the boat.  The wind was trying to blow the boat away from us.  Our
> slip is has the wind blowing our port side away from the dock instead of
> into the dock.  Perhaps we were trying to go out in too windy conditions.
> We saw other sailboats out though they were at least 26 footers.
>
> We don't want to use our Rhodes as a floating cabin, we got the boat to
> sail
> it.
>
> Anything you might suggest that might help us to get up to speed with our
> skills?  Now once away from the dock I can sail no problem.  I just need to
> get out and in.
>
> Sometimes I feel dumb asking these questions, but I guess I can't learn if
> I
> don't ask.
>
> Ron
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