[Rhodes22-list] Docking Issues

[butterchurn]

Thanks, Mark - I ordered the book!

Ron

mdozone wrote:
> 
> 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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