[Rhodes22-list] Big Splash Today - 1:00

Thu Apr 25 21:30:34 EDT 2013

Too funny!

On Thu, Apr 25, 2013 at 8:26 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> Not to detract from the sound advice of others, but a docking strategy not
> often see in the sailing guides but one that  I have found, through
> necessity, always works well is to come into the docking area under
> moderate
> speed hollering at the top of your lungs "I have lost my steering" or
> "power" as the case may be.. To add to a greater sense of urgency  have
> your
> wife standing at the bow looking terrified and holding a collapsible
> reaching pole .
>
> Even in an apparently deserted marina you will be amazed how many people
> will appear instantly and be willing to use their bodies as live, moveable,
> precisely targeted fenders between your boat and theirs. It inevitably
> makes
> for a scratch-free if not particularly injury-free landing. It does not
> work
> so well as a way to make friends so it is best reserved for marinas where
> you intend to visit only once. Of course, the rules of the sea require that
> you be prepared to reciprocate but with a new Rhodes I am sure you would
> not
> give it a moment's hesitation.
>
> Graham
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Mary Lou Troy
> Sent: April-25-13 10:18 AM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Big Splash Today - 1:00
>
> Hi Marlan,
> We don't have the tiller to motor connection but have found that docking
> improves with practice. Even with two of us, a sudden gust of wind can
> throw
> off your carefully calculated approach but it definitely gets better with
> practice. You learn how the boat will respond to various maneuvers. Our old
> marina had mooring balls and we did a lot of practice motoring up to them
> from different directions so we could learn to predict how the boat would
> respond. All of the cruising we did the first 10 years we had the boat also
> helped us learn how to deal effectively with various docking configurations
> (no two are ever the same). When we changed outboards a few years ago, we
> had to learn how to predict the response with the new one so it's always a
> learning process.
>
> One of the best explanations of the variables is Jack Klang's mini-treatise
> on docking. If you ever get a chance to see his demonstrations at the
> Annapolis Sailboat show it's well worth it. I think he's been at the
> Quantum
> Sails booth the last few years. He's getting up there in age so catch him
> while you can. Here's a link to his handout.
> http://www.fsc.com.au/cproot/442/3/DockingManeuvering.pdf    It's very
> helpful.
>
> The boat will maneuver best (under most conditions) with the rudder fully
> down (it should tilt forward slightly under the boat so you don't tear up
> the rudder with the prop) and the centerboard down.
>
> Best of luck and congrats on a successful launch.
>
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Rock Hall, MD
>
>
> At 08:37 AM 4/24/2013, you wrote:
> >Hi Rob,
> >
> >Whew! Yes, I'm in the water and all is okay and so far so good.
> >
> >All went well aside from just the new owner/captain jitters that come
> >with the maiden voyage. I suppose the issue of greatest concern was
> >using the outboard. I don't have the tiller-to-outboard connection, but
> >I think it is now high on my priority list. It was so hard maneuvering
> >the boat in the marina! Trying to dock was not horrible, but pretty
> >nerve wracking. At one point I thought I had torn up the rudder with the
> prop on the outboard.
> >
> >Yup, the outboard is going to take some practice!
> >
> >Marlan
> >
> >
> >On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 8:24 AM, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
> >
> > > Marlan,
> > > So, how did it go?  You in OK? - rob
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org [mailto:
> > > rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
> > > marlangreen at gmail.com
> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 7:53 AM
> > > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
> > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Big Splash Today - 1:00
> > >
> > > Be listening for another signature Rhodes 22 Splash today around 1:00.
> > > Like the Antares rocket I'm sure that it will be heard for several
> > > states around. If you don't hear the splash listen for the big whoop
> > > of excitement that I'll be letting go after she's floatin'
> > >
> > > It's been the longest seven months of my life. Purchased in October
> > > 2012 I've just been waiting and reading and thinking and dreaming
> > > and even working a bit on the Nauti Boat getting her ready for today.
> > >
> > > After quite an adventure re-wiring the mast and installing an anchor
> > > light, getting the mercury outboard serviced, removing and replacing
> > > the spreader bolt (which was blocking the route of the mast wires)
> > > and a host of other seemingly insignificant items on my to do list
> > > she is finally ready enough to go in the water. Sunday I raised the
> > > mast (by myself!) and tuned and tightened the standing rig.
> > >
> > > The weather forecast around Thomas Point Light House on the
> > > Chesapeake is looking pretty good today with wind of 10 mph. I plan
> > > to take her out for a short sail and a bit of a motor about.
> > >
> > > If you're in the area sail on by and we'll have a little impromptu
> race!
> > >
> > > Marlan
> > > s/v Nauti Boat
> > > Mayo, MD
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