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Old 10-09-2018, 08:03 PM   #7
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OK, thanks for the tip. Fear of swinging, either into the fairway or onto the beach, is what has kept the scope down so far. I'll give it a shot (or three) if I find a suitable location.


Today's attempt was a total failure, as I grounded before making it anywhere near a usable spot. We ended up tied off at a catholic girl's school island and got chased by nuns. This river anchorage business urgently needs solving.
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the big guys (ships >400ft) like to tie off to bollards and kedge off with their bow anchors
I'm guessing, never anchored on the Rhine. You might need to tie off wherever you can like the big guys and kedge to keep from swinging. I'm not saying to use the commercial docks. Here we tie off pilings, trees or anything we can. Use the dinghy to tie off when needed.

At least the river currents will be more consistent than tidal areas. Assuming you are out of the tidal areas.

BTW, money talks, even with nuns.

I would like to hear more about your trip and see pictures. Might want to try it myself.
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