A question for the single handers
 

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!

"Rick" wrote in message
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I realize practice makes perfect, but a few tips can speed up the
learning curve significantly.

Thanks!

Practice, practice, practice. Only other tip is to come in slowly, put the
thing into neutral and coast up to the point where you're ready to put it
into reverse to stop the boat. Make sure your propulsion isn't prone to
stalling.

John Cairns

First off, what boat and motor/prop set up?
Prop walk? Which way? Use this to your advantage.
Ya can use the wind and or current to your advantage.
Practice in open water, away from other boats.
When backing, you need enough speed for steerage, but not too much
that you can't stop in time.
Once in the slip, in any cross wind, I quickly tie on a short spring
line and leave the motor idle in gear, rev. or forward depending on
the wind, to keep the bow off the forward piling.

--
Scott Vernon
Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_


"Rick" wrote in message
...
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 generally find that wildly swinging a half full bottle of rum and
screaming "She's Out of Control".. "Clear the Dock!"... works wonders to put
a run to the rubber neckers ashore!

At this point no matter how badly you screw up... it's way better than what
they were expecting!

Think out your approach...... Work the wind, know your momentum, have an
abort point and use it if the first approach isn't what you want. Everything
at dead slow with just enough movement to maintain rudder control.

Practice early in the morning or when nobody is around. Get it right and
repeat it. When you finally have opportunity do it in front of a crowd it
will go flawlessly.... if not grab the rum bottle and start yelling .....
:-)

CM


"Rick" wrote in message
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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!

Rick wrote:

Just plan ahead Rick, I often bring RedCloud in and out single handed.

I have a spring line I drop by the end of the slip pier. Toss my
fenders.. bow in coasting.... pull the spring thru the proper chock and
put it on the cleat. Put the boat idle in forward and take my time
tying all the rest of the lines. You can do the same and leave the
spring on the boat an toss it to the proper dock cleat ect..

Easy as pie.

Joe



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!

Rick,

As John C said in his post, practice is what does it. But, if you don't want
to be the gawked, practice coming up to a mooring buoy or some other
floating object from the same direction and the same manner as how you would
dock your boat in the slip. There's really no difference, and it'll build
the confidence you'll need. When I'm teaching students aboard our Yamaha 30,
I force them to dock under sail (with the engine in neutral as a safety
precaution) into the wind (the preferred direction) and with the wind (to
give them a real-life example of the difference in the characteristics).
Previous to this part of the lesson, we've done a bunch of practicing
stopping at a mooring ball and anchoring also without the benefit of engine
(not even in neutral).

You sort of mentioned it, but I'll make it clearer... don't listen to the
"helpful" advice from the people at the dock, and don't toss someone a line
unless you know the person knows what they're doing. Many dock mavens don't
know anything about how to really do it. As an example, when I dock for
lunch at Angel Island during the summer months, I typically have a 30-45
foot boat. Also, I typically back into the slip (for practice and for fun).
I know the area... current, wind eccentricities well... so I don't need
help, but I'll invariably get someone yokel who just stepped off a
stinkpotter giving me advice. I usually just say thanks anyway, but one time
I really got a good laugh. As I was backing in, he came out to the end of
the dock, beer in hand, and told me to "gun it and I'll grab the line."

Jonathan

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"Rick" wrote in message
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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!

Rick, of course, this is also great advice!!! Thanks Mooron for making me
laugh!

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"Overproof" wrote in message
news:oNCCd.44400$Y72.29642@edtnps91...
I generally find that wildly swinging a half full bottle of rum and
screaming "She's Out of Control".. "Clear the Dock!"... works wonders to
put a run to the rubber neckers ashore!

At this point no matter how badly you screw up... it's way better than
what they were expecting!

Yeah, I get that a lot with students unfamiliar with a larger boat. I've
typically cautioned them that they can do a lot of damage if they're going
too fast, so they tend to overcompensate and stop the boat short. As we
drift, I then as them "Ok, now what do we do? What was your backup plan
again? And, if the engine won't start, then what?"

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On Tue, 04 Jan 2005 14:52:40 -0500, Rick
wrote:

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!

The single biggest mistake I see in new sailors docking is that they
go TOO slow during the approach and as a result they lose steerage.

BB

"Dave" wrote

Also, unless you're sure you'll have some line handlers, be sure
you've put
your fenders on the proper side well in advance (establish whether
you'll be
tying port side or starboard side to by radio)

huh? Radio? Who you gonna call, he said he's singlhanding?

Scotty

It's not unheard of to ask for help from the harbor master, boat yard, or
fuel dock personnel. I've moved large boats into the cradle area for
hauling, for example, an area with relatively tricky currents and flukey
winds. It was nice for both of us that they knew I was coming in single
handed. They were happy to standby.

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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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"Dave" wrote

Also, unless you're sure you'll have some line handlers, be sure
you've put
your fenders on the proper side well in advance (establish whether
you'll be
tying port side or starboard side to by radio)

huh? Radio? Who you gonna call, he said he's singlhanding?

Scotty

Right. I usually plan everything out well in advance of leaving and
returning. Tides, wind issues, etc., and run through all the things I might
need to do if I can't get into the dock on the first try.

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On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 12:25:14 -0800, "JG" wrote:

Yeah, I get that a lot with students unfamiliar with a larger boat. I've
typically cautioned them that they can do a lot of damage if they're going
too fast, so they tend to overcompensate and stop the boat short. As we
drift, I then as them "Ok, now what do we do? What was your backup plan
again? And, if the engine won't start, then what?"

That brings up what I really think is the key to single handing. Think
ahead! It's all about paying attention and anticipating things. What
will I likely need during this sail? Is it somewhere where I can get
it without going below and searching for it? Is the anchor lid
unlocked? I'm constantly reviewing in my head before I leave the slip
and as I sail, and if I'm away from traffic, and sailing along, is
there anything that needs prepping while I'm not in a busy situation?
If you really practice thinking ahead like this, its effect is almost
like adding a 2nd person.

BB

"Rick" wrote in message
...
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!

Best advice I ever got:

Neutral is your best gear.

Eisboch

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

What a peabrain!

The best way to avoid dock gawkers is to avoid the dock.

Real sailor anchor or moor out.

CN


"Rick" wrote in message ...
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!

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
...
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!

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
...
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!

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
...
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 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
...
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!

"Eisboch" wrote

Best advice I ever got:

Neutral is your best gear.


Yeah, neutral works great for backing into a slip.

SV

Keep a boat hook handy.

SV

"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

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
...
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.

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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
...
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
...
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 ...
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
...
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.

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"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
...
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
...
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 there's a big crowd on the dock, I'll strip naked and keep coming.
That always sends the crowd scrambling for cover (except if Gaynzy's
there).

Scotty

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message ...
If there's a big crowd on the dock, I'll strip naked and keep coming.
That always sends the crowd scrambling for cover (except if Gaynzy's
there).

Scotty

Notice how Scotty thinks about Gaynzy when he gets naked. . .
What does that tell you?

CN

Scotti Potti the stalker...

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"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...
If there's a big crowd on the dock, I'll strip naked and keep coming.
That always sends the crowd scrambling for cover (except if Gaynzy's
there).

Scotty

1. Speed - Keep your speed to a minimum to allow for more than one possible
maneuver.

2. Steering - At slow speeds, steering ahead is accomplish with high angles of
rudder and short, low rpm kicks of the engine. A kick astern will also give a
steering component due to prop walk - learn to use this.

3. If you can rig one line, ashore, that you can easily grab and make fast at
some point close to your maneuvering station, learn what effect various
maneuvers have on your boat at various angles of this line, to help you come
alongside and hold to the dock.

4. Wander around your Marina and watch others dock. Learn from their mistakes
and good ideas, and if you see someone who seems to make it look easy, ask them
to give you some help with your boat.

5. Always watch for wind and current advantages and/or disadvantages and learn
to use them.

6. Take your time, practice ..... boat handling is the art of correcting the
boats tendency to do what you don't want it to do, or not do what you do want
it to do.

Shen

"Rick" wrote
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?
I just ignore them, which is another skill that takes practice.

The dock angels I don't mind
Maybe they really are angels. Read Ray Bradbury's "The Crowd" Bradbury might
endorse a theory that these gawkers are all spirits of lubbers who were
killed in dock related accidents.
http://www.geocities.com/laxaria/crowd.html

vocal contributions only add to the already high tension level.
would you like to borrow my gaussmeter?

Scout

"Scout" wrote:
"Rick" wrote
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?
I just ignore them, which is another skill that takes practice.

The dock angels I don't mind
Maybe they really are angels. Read Ray Bradbury's "The Crowd" Bradbury
might endorse a theory that these gawkers are all spirits of lubbers who
were killed in dock related accidents.
http://www.geocities.com/laxaria/crowd.html


We see the same people all the time, every fire scene. They all look like
suspects. They look catatonic . . . You could arrest a lot of these people
just on looks alone. [3]


Sounds like the boatyard crew when we fire up the chiminea!

Seahag

That's one of Bradbury's best...IMHO...

"Scout" wrote in message
...
"Rick" wrote
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?
I just ignore them, which is another skill that takes practice.

The dock angels I don't mind
Maybe they really are angels. Read Ray Bradbury's "The Crowd" Bradbury
might endorse a theory that these gawkers are all spirits of lubbers who
were killed in dock related accidents.
http://www.geocities.com/laxaria/crowd.html

vocal contributions only add to the already high tension level.
would you like to borrow my gaussmeter?

Scout

Oh oh! Katy just logged on. Here comes the boredom factor . . .

CN

"katysails" wrote in message ...
That's one of Bradbury's best...IMHO...

How sad...you don't know who Bradbury is, do you?

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...

Oh oh! Katy just logged on. Here comes the boredom factor . . .

CN

"katysails" wrote in message
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That's one of Bradbury's best...IMHO...

Ray Bradbury. Sure I know who he is. I read all his sci-fi books when I was a kid.

You and I have more in common than you may think, Katy dear.

CN


"katysails" wrote in message ...
How sad...you don't know who Bradbury is, do you?

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...

Oh oh! Katy just logged on. Here comes the boredom factor . . .

CN

"katysails" wrote in message
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That's one of Bradbury's best...IMHO...