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Originally Posted by O C Diver
Don't refuse a boarding party. However, you can request to move to a safer location. If you're in a narrow channel or a high traffic area, my experience has been that they will let you move to a safer location. They have also let me put out my large hoizontal fender on the stern quarter as the swim platform is there only safe point of access. Guess they respect the shiny boat.
Something that will make the situation easier. If you have grey hair take your hat off. When they first come along side, I have the pilothouse door open and they see an old grey haired geezer. Imo, a positive polite respectful attitude from an old grey haired geezer makes a big difference.
Ted
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Would a bald head, but grey beard suffice