Bob it's a great idea if you know how to sail and can handle your boat. It's
the crowning mark of a competent sailor to be able to sail to the dock....
even in an active area. I've taken a 46 ft Charter boat in the BVI's to dock
under sail and did a perfect job of it... several 90 degree turns and a
tight area with over a dozen eye witnesses. [ Like how often will that
happen when you don't screw something up]

I recommend that you keep the engine on and have the sheets to hand with
someone on the halyard when practicing.

CM


"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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| I haven't sailed anything that size, but I know it's satisfying to sail a
| 16' dinghy up to a pontoon with perfect speed to stop alongside.
|
| Yup. Learned how to do that on a friends J30. But sailing into a crowded
and
| very active slip area is not usually a great idea.
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| RB