"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
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I will admit you know more about boats than I do . . .

I have as little to do with boats as possible.

CN

On the flip side, when I'm on the dock and see a boat coming in, I
usually ask if they need a hand. About half accept and are grateful.

Scotty

"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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Rick,

I NEED TO SAY; before I go any further. I have to say that I've
learned
more about docking from my Female crew. With the simplest
instruction
they became the best docking crew I've seen.

I have a up-wind slip and they learned to use the wind on the nose
as a
brake. They have the knack and patience to really slow the boat
down,while maintaining control. That Rick is the secret. Slow!! If
you're going slow enough, hitting the dock looks like a good
landing.

My girls got so good at it they preferred docking without the
engine.

When I single hand, I make good use of the boat hook. If I'm going
to
dock up-wind, I douse the Jib ( Love my roller furling). When I make
my
final tack into my slip and have my bow well into the slip and away
from
my neighbors boat, I drop the main into the Lazy Jacks , hook the
stern
line from my permanent docking lines. Go forward to about mid-ship
and
hook the cleat for my spring lines with the boat hook and pull the
boat
into docking position. (I said I drop the main but if I'm making to
much
headway, I leave it up on a loose sheet to use the wind to kill any
headway

If the wind is from the stern, I furl the main in the Jacks and
enter
the slip with the jib, furl it, grab the stern docking line with the
boat hook and set it on the stern cleat. The wind on the hull will
complete the docking.

AND; now the story!! My girls were bringing "Pneuma" in and a bunch
of
Dock Jockeys were gathering on the finger pier. It worried me and a
mentioned it to Wendy. She said; "Not to worry, I'll take care of
it."
As she got the bow in the slip, a smart ass called out; "Can I
help?"
Wendy said Sure and threw him a line. He caught it with a ****
eating
grin. Wendy hooked the stern line while the knuckle head haul on the
line she threw him. It wasn't connected. He soon had the loose end
in
his hand with a very puzzled look on his face. About this time Wendy
hopped to the dock saying; "Gemme that damn rope! If you don't know
what
the hell you're doing, don't offer." While his two buddy's were
laughing
at him, Wendy tied a bowline in the end and threw it to one of the
crew
with instruction to loop it over the main sail wench and she pull
the
boat into position to set the rest of the docking lines. We've never
used that wench like that before or since, We also have never been
bother again by Laughing Boy and his friends

Rick, docking is easy. Take your time, have a good boat hook and
remember "Ole Thom's Girl" Pussy footing is the way to go'

Ole Thom

He finally admited it... thanks for copying the post.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...
I will admit you know more about boats than I do . . .

I have as little to do with boats as possible.

CN

Take a bath once in awhile and maybe they'll let you near one...

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...
I will admit you know more about docks than I do . . .

I have as little to do with docks as possible.

CN


"katysails" wrote in message
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Because I know what I'm talking about...

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
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What makes you think even a rank novice would appreciate
advice from a Toxic Granny?

CN

"katysails" wrote in message
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Install a midship cleat...that way if you have to jump off on the dock
you
have the boat on its' fulcrum and you won't lose it...also, if it's a
permanent dock you can run a grab line from piling to piling and if
you
have
a piling in the middle of the slipway you can rig a v-shaped net that
will
not only keep you from nosing the dock, but will also help keep the
boat
in
position...

"Rick" wrote in message
news Would those of you who single handedly sail your boat give a new
sailor some tips on bringing the boat into the slip without
attracting
a crowd of gawkers? The dock angels I don't mind, but the sauced
vocal
contributions only add to the already high tension level. I don't
mind
being the local entertainment occasionally, but it would be nice to
know how to do this better.

I realize practice makes perfect, but a few tips can speed up the
learning curve significantly.

Thanks!

I take a sponge bath every night using hot soapy water in the cedar bucket.

CN

"katysails" wrote in message news
Take a bath once in awhile and maybe they'll let you near one...

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...
I will admit you know more about docks than I do . . .

I have as little to do with docks as possible.

CN


"katysails" wrote in message
...
Because I know what I'm talking about...

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...
What makes you think even a rank novice would appreciate
advice from a Toxic Granny?

CN

"katysails" wrote in message
...
Install a midship cleat...that way if you have to jump off on the dock
you
have the boat on its' fulcrum and you won't lose it...also, if it's a
permanent dock you can run a grab line from piling to piling and if
you
have
a piling in the middle of the slipway you can rig a v-shaped net that
will
not only keep you from nosing the dock, but will also help keep the
boat
in
position...

"Rick" wrote in message
news Would those of you who single handedly sail your boat give a new
sailor some tips on bringing the boat into the slip without
attracting
a crowd of gawkers? The dock angels I don't mind, but the sauced
vocal
contributions only add to the already high tension level. I don't
mind
being the local entertainment occasionally, but it would be nice to
know how to do this better.

I realize practice makes perfect, but a few tips can speed up the
learning curve significantly.

Thanks!

If you're coming in single-handed and there is a group of kibitzers
hanging around doing "color commentary," ask them to lend a hand. Put
the lazy *******s to some good use.

Frank

There's a good chance that they'll not be of much help. Don't rely on anyone
you don't know.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Frank" wrote in message
oups.com...
If you're coming in single-handed and there is a group of kibitzers
hanging around doing "color commentary," ask them to lend a hand. Put
the lazy *******s to some good use.

Frank

"Frank" wrote in message
oups.com...
If you're coming in single-handed and there is a group of kibitzers
hanging around doing "color commentary," ask them to lend a hand. Put
the lazy *******s to some good use.

Frank


When I screw up a docking, I usually tell them that I am just practicing and
pull back out again.

Eisboch

well, she does work in a health care facility.
Scout

"Capt. Neal®" wrote
I will admit you know more about docs than I do . . .

....

I take a sponge bath every night using hot soapy water in the cedar bucket
that I defecated in 20 minutes earlier...


CN

"katysails" wrote in message
news
Take a bath once in awhile and maybe they'll let you near one...

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...
I will admit you know more about docks than I do . . .

I have as little to do with docks as possible.

CN


"katysails" wrote in message
...
Because I know what I'm talking about...

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...
What makes you think even a rank novice would appreciate
advice from a Toxic Granny?

CN

"katysails" wrote in message
...
Install a midship cleat...that way if you have to jump off on the
dock
you
have the boat on its' fulcrum and you won't lose it...also, if it's
a
permanent dock you can run a grab line from piling to piling and if
you
have
a piling in the middle of the slipway you can rig a v-shaped net
that
will
not only keep you from nosing the dock, but will also help keep the
boat
in
position...

"Rick" wrote in
message
news Would those of you who single handedly sail your boat give a new
sailor some tips on bringing the boat into the slip without
attracting
a crowd of gawkers? The dock angels I don't mind, but the sauced
vocal
contributions only add to the already high tension level. I don't
mind
being the local entertainment occasionally, but it would be nice
to
know how to do this better.

I realize practice makes perfect, but a few tips can speed up the
learning curve significantly.

Thanks!