That was super informative and short and sweet with great video demonstrations. I've been sailing 30 yrs but on 24 footers and shorter that I could often sail in and out of the dock. My new-to-me 33 footer with diesel engine hasn't required me to dock more than twice due to normally being on moorings. Wind and current cooperated and I did OK, but these tips will be easy to remember. Thank you. -Jim
When I took my first sailing class we called this the circle drill. My very first time out in my new sailboat I was in a situation where I needed to do this immediately to avoid a collision. So learn this maneuver, practice it because you never know when it will save you and your boat. It saved me.
@@TSailingAcademy I have been sailing safely for over 35 years now from the gulf ofMexico to the gulf of Akaska thanks to tge foundation I got from sailing school and Coast Guard courses. There's ALWAYS something to learn. I have always been a singlehand sailor.
aNOTHER MAJOR POINT PRACTICE NOT ONCE BUT MANY TIMES OUTSIDE THE HARBOUR !FIND OUT HOW YOUR BOAT REACTS. i HAVE BEEN SAILING FOR OVER 60 YEARS AND HARBOUR MASTER FOR THE LAST 8 AND STILL SHAKE MY HEAD EVERY SEASON !
That was super informative and short and sweet with great video demonstrations. I've been sailing 30 yrs but on 24 footers and shorter that I could often sail in and out of the dock. My new-to-me 33 footer with diesel engine hasn't required me to dock more than twice due to normally being on moorings. Wind and current cooperated and I did OK, but these tips will be easy to remember. Thank you. -Jim
Glad you found it beneficial. Fair winds!
When I took my first sailing class we called this the circle drill. My very first time out in my new sailboat I was in a situation where I needed to do this immediately to avoid a collision. So learn this maneuver, practice it because you never know when it will save you and your boat. It saved me.
Situations like that is exactly why we teach it 👏. Glad to hear you were able to navigate that safely.
@@TSailingAcademy I have been sailing safely for over 35 years now from the gulf ofMexico to the gulf of Akaska thanks to tge foundation I got from sailing school and Coast Guard courses. There's ALWAYS something to learn. I have always been a singlehand sailor.
Another tip, never let go of the wheel when steering in reverse. The rudder will snap over in an instant.
Fantastic tutorials…
Call that a “ tight fairway “ ! You should try the ones over here on the other side of the pond.
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
this is awesome stuff thanks. is prop walk more pronounced with fin keels? i assume that full keels act as hydro blocks where turning about
Generally, yes. But we have a 50’ full keel that has very pronounced prop walk.
thanks
You're welcome!
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aNOTHER MAJOR POINT PRACTICE NOT ONCE BUT MANY TIMES OUTSIDE THE HARBOUR !FIND OUT HOW YOUR BOAT REACTS. i HAVE BEEN SAILING FOR OVER 60 YEARS AND HARBOUR MASTER FOR THE LAST 8 AND STILL SHAKE MY HEAD EVERY SEASON !
Thanks, most people use way too much power...
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