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Stern Spring Departure
- Fenders on stern.
- Line runs from stern to pontoon cleat midships.
- Release all lines except stern spring.
- When ready ready, rudder to neutral, reverse prop.
- Bow will move away from pontoon.
- Release stern spring and apply forward prop.
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Bow Spring Departure
- Better is stronger onshore winds.
- Fenders on bow.
- Line runs from bow to pontoon cleat midships.
- Forward prop with wheel turned AWAY from pontoon will force boat onto pontoon.
- Release all lines except bow spring.
- Turn wheel to pontoon, stern will move away.
- When ready, rudder to neutral, reverse prop.
- Release bow spring.
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Which way does weather helm cause the boat to turn?
To Windward
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What causes weather helm?
Heeling
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How can weather helm be reduced?
- Increase genoa size (but this can increase heeling and feedback the problem)
- Ease main sheet
- Flatten sail with outhaul
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What does the genoa traveller do?
Changes headsail depth
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What is lee bowing?
When beating in tide, better be on tack that is against the direction of tide.
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