I certainly did not intend to cast aspersions in your
direction, sir. I realize that you represent one of the
two real sailors on this group. Would that there were
more of us represented here. You know, sailors who
are masters at what they do. So much so that backing
into a slip under sail is something that can be done
with 100% success no matter the wind and current
conditions.


"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ...
Of course Cappy..... but I was suggesting an engine on standby for the
inexperienced. Let's face it... if you are experienced and bother to turn on
the engine to sail to a slip... by-standers will think you are motorsailing
and using the engine to assist. The reason for sailing into a slip is
because it is a SAIL boat. It is meant to be sailed.

My engine hour meter stands at 6 hours total this year so far including
charging time. I sail from and to my mooring as well as the various slips at
the marina I was working at earlier. No commotion, no fuss..... just
performance and ability.

CM


"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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|
| What every, single,, solitary so-called sailor
| does to ruin their docking under sail efforts
| is to do it with the engine running, 'just in case'.
|
| Nothing spoils a seamanlike job of sailing a
| vessel into her berth while having that exhaust
| outlet spurting water and smelly diesel fumes.
|
| Real sailors don't need a motor running and at
| the ready. There is only ONE reason for a motor
| on a sailboat and that is when there is no wind.
|
|
| "Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
...
| I understand that the abundance of photos you post of sailing is for our
| enjoyment and not to validate your abilities Bob...... BUT........
Mr.
| Murphy will insist that each time you dock under sail flawlessly there
will
| be none to witness the event... but should you screw up a dozen will be
on
| hand to share the joy. I just happened to be quite proud of the fact
that I
| not only docked a charter boat on which I had no previous experience in
| close maneuvering... but I actually had the good fortune to do it while
a
| large group of people watched.
|
| I merely commented because I know your past opinion on docking under
sail
| as being considered a dangerous and risky affair and not to be
undertaken by
| anyone. I'm glad experience has taught you different. Like MOB drills...
| docking under sail drills are required to compliment a well rounded set
of
| sailing skills.
|
|
| CM
|
| "Bobsprit" wrote in message
| ...
| | several 90 degree turns and a
| | tight area with over a dozen eye witnesses.
| |
| | I'm afraid I don't require eyewitnesses to know that my boat handling
is
| | superb.
| |
| | RB
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