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

[Elaine and Brian Timmins]

Practice, Practice, Practice, & don't worry about the audience. Soon they'll 
all be amazed and jealous over how easily you can do it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Staehling" <staehpj1 at yahoo.com>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 11:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Backing an Alberg 30 into a Slip


>>   I asked the list the same question two years ago,
>> and got a lot of good advice.
>
> Is that archived anywhere in a form that can be
> searched?
>
> I will try to incorporate your advice, but
> unfortunately I need to approach with the slip on my
> port side so some modification will be necessary.
> Fortunately my slip am not in a very tight spot so
> there is a little room.
>
> I really want to get this down without resorting to
> control lines and I think I can.  I have been managing
> to get in OK, but my technique definite needs to be
> polished.  Your advice should help and maybe practice
> is the now most important thing.
>
> I think maybe I need to turn more like 100 degrees
> initially and to overcome the tendency of the stern to
> kick to starboard when backing.
>
> I am still open to further suggestions, but I think
> that your advice will be a big help.  I need to
> practice.  Maybe I can find a time when there is no
> audience :)
>
> Pete
> #554
>
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