"Bart" wrote in news:1161322541.858573.223730
@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com:

You want to back into your slip. The wind is aligned
with the slip, so that your bow will be into the wind as
you back in.

What is the best way to get your boat into its slip?

Discuss your thoughts on planning this. [1 pt]

Given: Modern, relatively flat bottomed, single engine
aux 40' sailboat, fin keel, skeg hung rudder, RH two
blade feathering screw, and a wind speed 15 knots
and building.


The problem with questions like these is that many variables exist for
different boats and different operators.
Backing downwind is a hard maneuver (single or twin screw) and you need to
use the wind to handle the bow and the prop and rudder for the stern.....
to varying degrees.
Getting the right mix is what practice and individual skills is all about