Michael Askin wrote: > On 10/18/07, Will Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> reverse past the winding hole so that I can put the stern in the >> hole and use the stream to push me around. > > Do you mean putting your bow into the bank? This then uses the current > to pull your back end around so you end up pointing upstream. > Well spotted - I started by describing the process used when the current is low (depends on level of the Trent) and the wind strong and forgot to change the context ;>) > > Not wanting to sound too preachy, this is how I would deal with your > mooring situation: > > It may be prudent to turn your boat before you moor - assuming you are > coming from upstream: > I do that some times. It depends on which way I think I am going to travel next time out and what the wind and current is like at the time. Usually its a toss up as although there is marginally more choice going towards Fradley, Barton Turns is most convenient for fuel/pumpout. Cheers Will -- Will Chapman Save Our Waterways www.SaveOurWaterways.org.uk
