Tag Archives: Maneuvering

Let ‘Em Fly…Or Not!

Posted on August 11, 2024 by RWeibleTWS

In the footsteps of Don Gilzean, Craig Walker, and Tony Johnson, I’m stepping up to share some important tips as we see the need from our clubhouse vantage point. And the biggest thing we’ve noticed lately involves…furling!  So, let’s start … Continue reading →

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Watch the Stern

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Don Gilzean

First a “tip” then the detailed explanation with some practice exercises. The Tip: While docking in a slip (once the bow is in the slip) and when doing a fairway rotation, focus primarily on where the stern is with observation … Continue reading →

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Boat Handling Under Power – Part 2

Posted on June 25, 2013 by TW-Matt

Hopefully, by now you have done the boat exercises in Part 1.  If so, you know the “advance” and “transfer” associated with your favorite boat. You may have noticed that advance and transfer is different while turning to starboard than … Continue reading →

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