Dag Pike's Cruising Under Sail by Dag Pike

Author:Dag Pike
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2013-11-12T16:00:00+00:00

‘…Rivers with tidal entrances may need care on entry.’

Furling the jib as you come into harbour.

In a crowded harbour the line of the channel may not always be clear.

This experience reinforces the fact that when you are entering a new harbour it all comes down to planning, so that when you actually enter the harbour you have the resources to cope. Remember to switch your VHF radio to the working channel of the harbour or the marina. You can usually find this information in an almanac or in the pilot guide, and if the harbour and marina have different VHF channels it is a good idea to set up the radio to scan both. The harbour radio will help you to know what is going on inside the harbour, perhaps with information about shipping movements or other activity. From the marina you will hopefully get a berth number, either via the VHF or by means of a call on your mobile phone. It can be a great help to know where you are going to moor before you enter, but not all marina plans show you the berth numbers and you may have to wait until you are actually inside the marina to find your destination.

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