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3. Back the trailer into the water until the boat just begins to float. Have a
line on the stem and bow to pull the boat off the trailer and tie it to the
dock.
4. Set your emergency brake hard and place gearshift lever in park.
5. Take a strain on the trailer winch handle, release the locking pawl, and
crank out slack in the bow rope. Then detach bow rope.
6. Next give the bow a shove back. The boat should float free and when
clear of the trailer, be pulled into the dock by the crew who then turns it
BOW INTO WIND PRIOR TO RAISING SAILS.
7. Before raising sails and actually sailing the boat, make certain that the
water depth is sufficient.
8. Crank in the excess line on the trailer winch and park the car and trailer
in a suitable spot.
Rudder and Tiller:
1. Always wait until the boat is in the water and at a suitable depth before
installing the rudder.
2. Attach the tiller and secure with the wing-nut. A lock washer is also
helpful. Occasionally while sailing, reach back and check that the tiller
fastening wing-nut is tight. If you raise and lower the tiller arm
excessively, the wing-nut can come loose, so try to avoid this
unnecessary action.
Final Launching Considerations:
Try not to use a launching ramp that is on a lee shore where you might have
difficulty sailing off. In cases where it is necessary, use your auxiliary to
get clear of the docks before hoisting the sails.
Determine the wind direction before you do anything else. Then make a
plan of action for ease and safety in leaving the launch area docks. Explain
to your crew what you plan to do and consider their opinions on getting
away from difficult docks. The crew often has much valuable experience
behind him and is very often worth listening to!
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