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Old 12-10-2018, 08:14 PM   #63
Reo Baird
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City: San Francisco Bay
Vessel Name: First Sight
Vessel Model: 62' Striker
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Originally Posted by psneeld View Post
I think I am in charge of docking my boat, in fact I know I am....but some dockmasters don't know that and one I argued with would not let me stay for my overnight reservation despite the guy in the Flemming in front of me who agreed the dockmasters method endangered his boat.
Wait, you actually had a dockmaster argue with you about how to run your own boat? Crazy... I am thankfully yet to encounter a dockmaster who doesn't understand the basic premise of captain is in charge of the vessel.

On the rare occasions I have had someone dock-side try and yell orders at me or my crew (usually some "hotshot" captain off another boat), I pull away and resolve on radio or pull up bow or stern-to and speak with them face to face. Sometimes find it helpful to frame as "I'm trying to practice with my crew so appreciate if you let us dock unassisted" or "I'm practicing my single-handing" if ego is encountered.
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