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Desolation Sound
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Dock safely, effectively

THE TRUE test of a small boat skipper is low safely you should make sufficient Meeting allowance to

ESO. he ¢ Malaspina Inlet: This inlet of- and effectively he or she can dock a boat. permit turning and heading into the wind.
see ptotiee Wonting death atien fers many good enckorages and The boating experts at Mariner Outboards suggest If you are approaching from the windward side of ;
slong the Inside Passage places to expiore. There sre many | ‘hal you check the wind direction and currents before the dock. you should turn your craft parallel to the a
. rocks and shoals dering the | approaching a dock or stip. dock. maintain engine control and allow the wind to
With its extensive marine parks summer. Tidal streams in the en- Normally, you will be able to land by approaching — carry you up alongside.
trance resch four knots. the pier bow first at an angle, then, as vou come close The use of a spring line can be most helpful if the
to the pier, turn the engine in toward the pier and ap- winds are very high. . ;
: © Grace Harbour: Anchorage at ply reverse io swing in the stern, Station a person on the bow holding a tine which is
A feb week is required to ex- Kakaeckae Point just before All of this, obviously, should be done at a dead- secured to the forward deck cleat on the side closest to
plore the bays of Desolation entering Grace ‘Aarbour. Shoals | Slow pace. _ the pier. 7
- Sound but because of its popu- are visible. Anchorage is good The wise skipper checks ahead of time to make sure Approach slowly: as you touch the pier, the person :
‘Sarity, reservations la private fa- sear shore or in the centre. that he or she has prepared dock lines and put out should step off and secure the boat to the pier. Ea)
: : , fenders. The helmsperson then can use reverse to bring the i
many, become crowded, especially «© Thors Cove: Good anchorage If winds or currents are running high and a simple stern in toward the dock. =
“dusing the peak seavon from July at the south end behind the small approach is not possible, use the wind to your advan- The same spring line technique can be used in .
1§.to August 15. islet tage. reverse to swing the stern out when leaving the picr. if °

When approaching the dock with the wind astern, there is sufficient room to manoeuvre.

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The best of equipment:

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° MOST SMALL boat owners have Privacy of your own lodge for Boston Whalers,
to tow their rig for a number of groups of 2 to 30. (24 cruisers and Tyee
miles before they launch. if they class rowboats available)
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checklist of equipment ahead of complimentary.
time, and use it when loading their
Soat and tow vehicle at home.
Here's a sample of some of the
items you might need. You may
want to add others to develop your
2 customized list.
: Basic Equipment
Trailer tie-downs (bow/stern)
- Transom drain plug
my Portable fuel tank with hose
: Keys: Engine/trailer
7 Boat battery
Two-cycle oil
On-board tool kit
Hand bilge pipe
Anchor with line
Deck lines (bow/stern)
Spares: Fuel line, prop, spark plug
Trailer-mounted spare tire
: Boat cover
“ Boat fenders
Trailer jack
a Oars/paddies
Bucket and sponge
.4 Wheel chocks
Seat cushions
Fire extinguisher
Distress signalling devices for day
and night
Navigation Aids

Fioater jackets and
rubber boots.
Hot cabs and sun decks.

Freezing and packaging
of your catch.

Charts
- Watch
: Binoculars
y Flashlight and batteries
Compass
Depthfinder
Radio
Boat horn/whistle
Safety Devices
Life preservers (PFDs)
First aid kit with manual
Sigaals: flares, smoke, strobe
EPIRB (emergency position in-
dicating radio beacon)
Fire extinguisher
Fresh water
VHF radio transmitter
Comfort Items
Sungtasses
Sunblock lotion
Long-sleeve shirts
Towels
Hats
Foul-weather jacket
Rubber boots
Cooler: Water, ice, food, drinks

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