[C320-list] FW: Docking

[Rod Boer]

Sometimes the decision to back in is based on marina tradition.  At least 
95% of the power and sailboats at our marina back in.  The exceptions are 
slips that have an abnormal configuration and are really difficult to get 
into even going forward.  While I always back in at my marina, I almost 
always go in forward when traveling to new marinas.

Rod Boer
Odyssey, #688

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
To: "'C320-List'" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 12:10 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: Docking


> Yes, head in straight.  You normally put your car into a space face
> front, why not put the pointing end in first.
>
> Adam
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Greg Battersby
> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 7:20 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> 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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