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I have on several occasion had 'helpers' do the wrong thing, or more often nothing useful at all, but as one who has often sailed...
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The best I've heard is "No thanks, we need the practice.". Avoids the problem in the nicest possible way.
7 May 2024
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The RNYM dude's advice is: throw them a line with a loop at the end. Most likely they will put it over a cleat. You retain control of...
7 May 2024
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I think only once has a willing “helper” actually caused us problems (on that occasion spectacularly so) I’m always happy to accept...
7 May 2024
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Winch service grease and or oil
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Good point about skidding. Counterintuitive, since trailer wheel bearings, for example, are packed full. But in that case, the primary...
7 May 2024
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In my experience overgreasing of winches can lead to problems such as sticking pawls and wear of needle rollers. Contamination captured...
6 May 2024
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If I’m sailing solo I quite enjoy the challenge of making a successful berthing. However, if some well meaning soul decides to proffer...
6 May 2024
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I always ask if people want assistance. When onboard I keep a short spare line to pass to a willing helper - with an instruction to...
6 May 2024
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"That's kind. We have a plan, but perhaps you could standby a mo should it go wrong." That way you have been polite, not committed to...
6 May 2024
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We always ask if they would like someone to catch a line, a lot do and we're happy to help, others say "no thanks". We usually say, "no...
6 May 2024
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Newtown Creek chocka today
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They do ask nicely for a donation though. We don’t mind that, a fiver or so seems appropriate.
4 May 2024
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Radio problem
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I had a similar problem, intermittently. Radio worked fine on 1W but not always on max power. Returned set to Icom who found it to be...
3 May 2024
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We sail as a couple. My attitude is that I am a solo sailor. The difference is that if I go overboard then two of us are in trouble...
18 Apr 2024
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I would suggest sourcing and fitting a brass drain plug. Then everyone will be happy. Mike
18 Apr 2024
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With respect, just like those responsible boat owners bothering the forum about whether they were technically allowed to stay on their...
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