[Public-list] Backing an Alberg 30 into a Slip

[Mike Lehman]

Point the tiller in the direction you want to go and give it lots of power. 
Switch between forward and reverse (not a high power) to correct the 
direction. But back requires lots of power.



Mike Lehman
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----Original Message Follows----
From: Peter Staehling <staehpj1 at yahoo.com>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
Subject: [Public-list] Backing an Alberg 30 into a Slip
Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006 16:28:31 -0700 (PDT)

I always prided myself at being good at backing into a
slip, but Aurora is a real bear to steer in reverse.
It seems like she just about ignores the rudder
position when under power in reverse and responds very
slowly to rudder when coasting.

So far it seems like the rudder has to be used with a
heavy hand when under power and a very light touch
when coasting.

I have been managing to get in and out of the slip,
but I typically take a few approaches before I get it
right.  Fortunately if I chicken out and put it in to
forward, she is much easier to handle.

I could give up and pull into the slip, but I am
determined to learn to back in.

Anyone have any helpful tips?

Pete
#554

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