Seamanship Question #25
 

You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?

Seamanship Question #25
 

That's pretty vague on details Bart.... lots of ways to get into tight
places. What's the tide? The Current? The wind?.... I'm taking that you have
been cleared to dock and yellow quarantine ensign is displayed.

CM


"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ...
You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?

Seamanship Question #25
 

Bart Senior wrote:

You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?

Fire a few rounds in the air, someone's bound to show up and help you!

What's the best weapon for announcing arrival at the customs dock,
12ga., or maybe a Norma 454?

Cheers
Martin
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Seamanship Question #25
 

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
...
Bart Senior wrote:

You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?

Fire a few rounds in the air, someone's bound to show up and
help you!

What's the best weapon for announcing arrival at the customs
dock,
12ga., or maybe a Norma 454?


two .50 caliber flint lock pirate pistols

WooHoo!

Seamanship Question #25
 

Trick question. Dock as you normally would. It's not a problem.

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

"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ...
You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?

Seamanship Question #25
 

Scotty wrote:

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
...
Bart Senior wrote:

You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?

Fire a few rounds in the air, someone's bound to show up and
help you!

What's the best weapon for announcing arrival at the customs
dock,
12ga., or maybe a Norma 454?

two .50 caliber flint lock pirate pistols

Make sure you remember ear protection for the parrot, else the SPCA will
after you!

Cheers
Marty

Seamanship Question #25
 

Bart Senior wrote:
You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?


Not enough info. Wind? Current? Depth? Exposure? Is the dock floating
or not? Is there anything sticking out or proud of the side? Are there
bollards/cleats or 4X4s? Height off the water? What kind of boat is it?
I wouldn't put mine in there by myself unless there was bags of room.

I summary, I'd ask for help or anchor.

Gaz

Seamanship Question #25
 

Consider that in a foreign port, any damage you
cause could get your boat impounded.

The other key fact being, you are by yourself and
docking solo.

"Capt. JG" wrote
Trick question. Dock as you normally would. It's not a problem.

"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ...
You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?

Seamanship Question #25
 

Like I said, trick question. Proceed and you shall dock successfully. Any
hesitation will only bring disaster.

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

"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ...
Consider that in a foreign port, any damage you
cause could get your boat impounded.

The other key fact being, you are by yourself and
docking solo.

"Capt. JG" wrote
Trick question. Dock as you normally would. It's not a problem.

"Bart Senior" .@. wrote in message ...
You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?

Seamanship Question #25
 

The smart think to do is to anchor, and if you
really must get into the dock, warp it in.

"Gary" wrote

Bart Senior wrote:
You have just solo sailed into a strange new port in a
foreign country. You found a spot at the clearnance
dock but it is a tight fit. No one is around to help.

What is the best way to get your boat in there?
Not enough info. Wind? Current? Depth? Exposure? Is the dock floating or
not? Is there anything sticking out or proud of the side? Are there
bollards/cleats or 4X4s? Height off the water? What kind of boat is it? I
wouldn't put mine in there by myself unless there was bags of room.

I summary, I'd ask for help or anchor.

Gaz