[Public-list] backing in to slip

[Elaine and Brian Timmins]

Yes, using a spring line as you describe will work. What you've assumed is 
that you can easily put the stern of the boat between the fingers of the 
dock in reverse. I believe that is what the discussion is about. I was never 
able to easily do that with my A30, and with my present boat, haven't even 
tried. I dock starboard side to the dock and in reverse, my stern goes to 
port. That's difficult enough.
Regards,
Brian  ex#497    s/v Calico Jack  LF39PH#66
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rod Symmes" <harmony at aztec-net.com>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Cc: "Nancy and Tony" <nancy.tony at ns.sympatico.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 9:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] backing in to slip


>I have been following with interest, the discussion about backing in to a 
>slip.  Because my baby hangs on a mooring and I only go in to a marina a 
>couple of times per year,  God help me if I had to put myself into a narrow 
>slip with a cross wind or some other complication.  I should really find 
>some place to practice.
>    I heard a speaker at the Toronto boat show describe what I thought was 
> a very clever trick.  It is not going to be easy to describe, but I have 
> not noticed anyone mention it hear, yet, so I will give it a try.  These 
> are the instructions for doing it "nose first" but I can't think of any 
> reason why it wouldn't work while backing in.
>    He began by reminding us that if we try to stop the forward motion of a 
> boat by tightening up on a bow line, no matter how far aft the line is 
> attached to the dock, the line will pull the bow into the side of the dock 
> and your fenders will not likely protect her that far forward at the 
> resulting angle.  However,  if you were to attach a line at a point on the 
> rail that is opposite the center of your keel - when that line is anchored 
> to the outer end of the finger dock it will cause your boat to pull 
> straight sideways into the dock and therefore onto your fenders.  He was 
> suggesting making up a line that is the right length to stop your bow at 
> the distance you want from the head of the slip and with a large loop at 
> the dock end so that it can be dropped over the "bollard" as your passing 
> bye.  I would think this would be a great technique if the wind is blowing 
> off (across) the finger dock.  A little forward thrust and rudder away 
> from the dock should put you nicely up aga
> inst the dock.
>    Backing in using this trick might be even better when solo as the 
> cockpit will be passing the end of the finger dock much sooner.
>    Well,  this has been an interesting academic exercise for me......now 
> lets here from you guys that actually have to cope with this 
> problem.........do you think this will work ??
>
> Cheers,    Rod
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