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Misty Blue · 05-13-2006, 01:30 PM

Kona Bay Girl:

If you are looking for an other boating course the US Coast Guard Auxiliary is putting one on on May 22nd and May 24th at the Moultonborough Life Services building. It's a very good course and a lot of FUN! Call me at 253-7178 if you want in.

As for docking...I have to practice docking procedures every spring to shake out the cobwebs. A great spot is the Center Harbor town docks. Mid week and in the mornings they are clear of traffic and usually calm. Land to starboard, land to port, back in and roll off of the dock until you don't have to think about it. Just like skiing. Just react.

A good drill is to throw a ball or other floating object into the drink (no, not the kitty) and maneuver around it. Pass it on your port side and back around it leaving it on your starboard side. Come up to it and stop. Just goof around with it and in a short time you will be sail'en like the skipper of the SS Minnow.

Airwaves: There was a post on the forum from a lady that said that the NHMP told her that her USPS certificate was no good because it was taken too long ago. That is pure "Oscar Mayer". Their license is good for life and so is yours. If they don't accept your Auxiliary card, take 'em to court.

Misty Blue

05-13-2006, 01:30 PM	#16
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Licences and docking tips. Kona Bay Girl: If you are looking for an other boating course the US Coast Guard Auxiliary is putting one on on May 22nd and May 24th at the Moultonborough Life Services building. It's a very good course and a lot of FUN! Call me at 253-7178 if you want in. As for docking...I have to practice docking procedures every spring to shake out the cobwebs. A great spot is the Center Harbor town docks. Mid week and in the mornings they are clear of traffic and usually calm. Land to starboard, land to port, back in and roll off of the dock until you don't have to think about it. Just like skiing. Just react. A good drill is to throw a ball or other floating object into the drink (no, not the kitty) and maneuver around it. Pass it on your port side and back around it leaving it on your starboard side. Come up to it and stop. Just goof around with it and in a short time you will be sail'en like the skipper of the SS Minnow. Airwaves: There was a post on the forum from a lady that said that the NHMP told her that her USPS certificate was no good because it was taken too long ago. That is pure "Oscar Mayer". Their license is good for life and so is yours. If they don't accept your Auxiliary card, take 'em to court. Misty Blue