"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message snip
One thing I learned (from a powerboater!) was the convenience of a
"midship
line". If you're coming in to a tricky dock, esp. with minimal crew (like
singlehanded!): You tie off the bow, and stern goes away on you. Tie the
stern, and off goes the bow. Tie a midship line, and you got 'er!
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** He he! Twice I saw our skipper end up in the drink when he did just
that.