217. Docking a 30-ton boat alone - tricks for manoeuvring heavy vessels with ease!
Added 2025-05-04 17:30:51 +0000 UTCIn this episode we talk about various tricks that can help when manoeuvring heavy vessels under power - particularly long-keel, single-screw sailboats like Tally Ho.
At the beginning of the episode I find myself losing all my crew, and having to pick up the anchor and move the boat alone. Once I find a sheltered anchorage, I am met by a huge group of seals… shortly followed by a pod of Orcas (killer whales)!
The next leg of the journey takes me to a marina where I have to manoeuvre Tally Ho backwards into a really tight berth. I use some tricks to help overcome the prop-walk and get the boat secure.
Music;
Dowally - Yakisoba Bun ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn35VOR623sghnLI84dIc3Q ~ https://dowally.bandcamp.com/)
Buckeye Bonzai - Vans in Japan
River Changes - Freedom Trail Studio
Comments
Well I learned something! Thanks for that demonstration of prop elk and using spring lines. I have been sailing for a few years now and that is the best explanation of prop walk I have had yet! Now I just need to go and get some practice. The first bit with the seals and orcas was phenomenal!
Greg Smith
2025-05-18 15:11:55 +0000 UTCAnimation delay paid off - great video. Makes me think I will have no problem with a 27 ton boat next time!
Andrew M Sidles
2025-05-08 12:24:11 +0000 UTC
