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One of best examples of Seamanship was in Tortola, or another island nearby, around 35 years ago. Solo guy short tacking a Swan 57 into a very narrow harbor chock a block full of boats at anchor or on moorings.  It was blowing at least 20, and he short tacked that boat, like it was big Laser, it...

Most marinas and clubs here have either floating docks, or ladders, if a fixed dock.  And yes, I agree that the Bogans who grab your line and make it fast to a cleat, or bollard, or piling, before one has "parked" the boat alongside the dock, are a PITA!!  If I throw a line to a dock attendant...

I heard that female pilots have changed the name from the "cockpit:, to the "box office"! :P