Docking in stiff winds

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Жыл бұрын

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@Harrybollox Жыл бұрын

Thanks, of all your excellent docking videos this is the most useful one for me, it’s same setup as my vessel, roughly same size, the pivot with the bow thruster is so well illustrated by the situation this vessel was in, and the fact a kiss of the dock with the wind on your beam is not the disaster it sounds. The noises when this happens can make you think you bust up your boat but often it’s the creaking timber piles

@nicvanorton6795 Жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction, not easy under pressure!

@tlteal Жыл бұрын

So true and not with stiff winds and a captain that isn't sure of themselves nor the boat. Great job Chris keeping things calm and relaxed there.

@TradeWindgng Жыл бұрын

Great cast off and lovely landing what a brilliant instructions captain Great job all well done

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

Don't thank me, thank the helmsman. Calm and easy going.

@TradeWindgng Жыл бұрын

@@AskCaptainChris totally agree

@alabamasmokeywilson6818 Жыл бұрын

Good Sunday morning to all. Looks like the wind was pretty tough. This would be a good place for me to be at the pump out.😅

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

You can make BIG TIPS at the pumpout. Everyone is glad to tip someone else to do this dirty job.

@CheersWarren Жыл бұрын

With that wind could you have used the single engine method with one spring Line on and drive fwd on it to kick the stern out? Cheers Warren

@alabamasmokeywilson6818 Жыл бұрын

@@AskCaptainChris I would think so. My friend Chris worked at a Campground running the pump truck. He said he liked it. Made lots of tips. Got invited to cook outs and such a lot also 😋

@walterdavis4808 Жыл бұрын

Morning smokey

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

@@CheersWarren True but we were in the early stages of training, so easy first then advanced training later.

@AdventuresofHappyOurs Жыл бұрын

Hardest part about teaching someone how to pilot a boat is the incessant urge to grab the helm and do it yourself 😅. Great job Capt Chris!

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

Thanks. 😎

@walterdavis4808 Жыл бұрын

Wind and current are either a friend or a foe . I was taught that when I got my first row boat when I was about 7 .

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

Use the wind or current to your advantage.

@walterdavis4808 Жыл бұрын

@@AskCaptainChris trying to explain that to one of the kids last summer . They went across the river with a strong current and wind . Had a hell of a time getting back . Lesson learned .

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

@@walterdavis4808 Hope they learned something and shared it with their friends.

@robertkleiman1502 Жыл бұрын

@@walterdavis4808 One reason I never want the dinghy outboard to shut down.

@robertkleiman1502 Жыл бұрын

I was watching this in the galley dinette and even my experienced butt was shimmying around!!

@shawnanderson2605 Жыл бұрын

In this situation with no thrusters, would you first do a combo of Port-forward/Std-Reverse for a few seconds to twist the boat bow into dock, the starboard reverse out?

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@robertdave Жыл бұрын

Do you think that maybe repeating your directives two up to eight times when your student is already following the directive is the best way to communicate while teaching? I realize there was wind and need for immediacy, but so much repetition in my opinion makes you sound nervous.

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

Yes I do. I could sense the hesitancy and encouraged the student to act now before we missed the "moment" and may have to do a Go Around. Thank for asking.

@2sbyc Жыл бұрын

Agree with Captain Chris 100%. Hesitation in those moments can lead to a series of adjustments that a beginner could never handle.

@AskCaptainChris Жыл бұрын

@@2sbyc We landed AOK, thanks, C

@robertdave Жыл бұрын

@@AskCaptainChris That makes sense.