CHAPTER 14 PAGE 48


Returning


Preparing to Land • Plan your approach.


• Have an escape route if the landing is not go- ing well.


• Sail in slowly when you are ready.


Every sailing experience ends with a return to shore. You will use your skills in steering and controlling boat speed to approach the dock, float, mooring or beach from which you departed. As you sail toward your landing point, plan your preferred approach and landing, as well as an escape plan in case things do not go as anticipated.


Landings Be sure you know where the water is too shallow for sailing, especially in a tidal area with changeable depth. You may need to raise the centerboard and the rudder to avoid hitting bottom as you approach the shore.


Double-check the wind direction to plan your approach. If it is possible, approach the leeward side of a dock. Tis way you can use the glide zone to control your speed and heading as you glide to a stop at your “parking space.” Tis approach can also work for a beach. Once near the beach, the crew can jump out to hold the bow into the wind.


Te wind doesn’t always cooperate. In calm conditions, you may need to paddle the boat to your destination.


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