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Old 04-06-2012, 08:46 PM   #3
CPseudonym
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Not sure if it would have helped but some of my friends do a form of "beaching" in the California Delta. They actually tie the bow off to a substantial amount of Tule reeds that grow naturally along the bank of the river or slough they are on. They tell me that when doing this for overnight they tend to use a stern anchor too.

Hindsight is a wonderful thing that we learn many lessons from. Forums are a wonderful way to share the benefit of these incidents and how to avoid/deal with them in the future.

I share C lectric in his sentiment. Boaters should assist other boaters whenever it is safe and prudent to do so. Property damage can be repaired, boats can be replaced. But human life is far more important regardless of cost. Your assistance considering the conditions you described could have prevented someone being injured or worse.

Thank you for sharing this experience.
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