If you didn’t think about it 10 minutes ago you waited too long!<\/p>\n
When it comes to fairway turns, you never get to select the timing, therefore, always be ready. \u00a0I had this reinforced in a Basic Coastal Cruising class yesterday. \u00a0We were exploring the limits of the BCC practice area including “destinations.” \u00a0While checking out the docks at Sam’s, a boat backed out of a slip in front of us. \u00a0In this case, we were able to just put it in reverse and back out, however, in another case a fairway turn might have been required. \u00a0Knowing ahead of time what to do “if” something happened prevented the need to make a snap, and possibly incorrect, judgement. \u00a0This time, We knew ahead of time we were in the middle of the fairway, with little wind, on a boat with minimal prop walk. \u00a0Just the right conditions to\u00a0back out. \u00a0If any of these three factors had been different, a fairway turn probably would have been in order. \u00a0Always think about the situation when\u00a0pulling into a fairway or for that matter, any close quarters situation. \u00a0It’s all part of the Location, Orientation, Transition process. \u00a0Plan out ahead of time what maneuver(s) you are\u00a0need to do, and what options are available in the event of a problem.<\/p>\n
Let’s say you are in the fairway approaching the\u00a0slip you plan to dock in. \u00a0There are a number of things you should know before you need to.<\/p>\n
The moral of the story … “stuff” happens, plan ahead to avoid anxiety and possibly expensive damages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you didn’t think about it 10 minutes ago you waited too long! When it comes to fairway turns, you never get to select the timing, therefore, always be ready. \u00a0I had this reinforced in a Basic Coastal Cruising class … Continue reading