[C320-list] FW: Docking

[Adam Weiner]

Yes, head in straight.  You normally put your car into a space face
front, why not put the pointing end in first.

Adam

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[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Greg Battersby
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 7:20 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] FW: Docking


I recently stepped up to a 320 from a C-30 which I had had for a number
of years.  I've been sailing a variety of different sailboats for more
than 25 years.  

 

The configuration with a swim platform on the back seemed conducive to
backing into my slip rather than going in head first as I had done over
the years with the C-30 and other boats. I share a slip with a 28'
powerboat and when I back in, the finger pier is on my port side and he
is on my starboard side.  There are no pilings.  It's pretty tight and
there isn't a tremendous amount of room between me and my neighbor.

 

The first couple of times I came in I was able to back the boat in with
minimal problems.    I approached from the starboard side, slowed down,
swung to starboard as I was passing my neighbor; came to a dead stop,
kicked it into reverse, and backed in with a little help from the dock
wheel and
prop wash that took me to starboard--against the dock.   Today there was
a
little more wind than before and it was a disaster.  After about 5 tries
and thoroughly embarrassing myself (Happy Father's Day!), we finally
made it in. Fortunately, my neighbor was out or else the disaster would
have been a catastrophe.

 

Anyone have any sage advice on docking, particularly the backing in
type? I'm struggling enough with a couple of able body hands on
board--the thought of trying to single-handedly dock this boat is now
intimidating.

 

Greg Battersby

C-320  #210

Windeage

Westport, CT


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