By doing properly, going stern to and using a passarelle.Of course. It has a bar across the front & it is there to use as a step to help climb aboard over the bow when moored bows on to a pontoon. Do not get that with a Rocnor, et alia
Why else would one have an anchor on the bow?
Other than as a ram for banging into other boats when manouvering, of course
Not so easy, when one has an Aries self steering on the stern, A closed transom & backstays etc that prevent stern access.
I prefer choosing a sheltered spot where the wind blows off the land, running a shore line to a tree or rock or bollard and setting a stern anchor to reduce swinging. Normal practice in Scandinavian anchorages and also in some harbours where boats moor bows to the quay. Get it right and you can step ashore from the bow, which is why so many Scandinavian built boats have an opening in the pulpit.
Perfectly ok.
What on earth is the point of being stuck right out there? take best part of day to do the following:- Pump the dinghy, row/motor ashore, Get to civilisation, to get water etc. Tramp back to the dinghy & outboard (if it is still there!) Row/motor back to the boat, then hoist outboard aboard, deflate the dinghy. Nowhere to get a decent shower, if insufficient water on board, so smelling like a sweaty tramp after all that effort. Then spend the rest of the time puking up, as the boat rolls about.
It’s just across the way from my mooring. A short walk to Miss Vs cafe at the wonderful St Just Church and a pleasant walk to St Mawes for supplies. Lovely and peaceful. Rigid dinghy.What on earth is the point of being stuck right out there? take all day to pump the dinghy, row ashore, Get to civilisation, to get water etc. Tramp back to the dinghy (if it is still there!) Row back to the boat, then deflate the dinghy. No where to get a decent shower, if insufficient water on board, so smelling like a tramp after all that effort. Then spend the rest of the time puking up, as the boat rolls about.
Pointless
If he had a new fangled anchor, he wouldn't have any beer tokens left, or any mates.
I assumed they're there so you can trepan yourself walking along the pontoon.Of course. It has a bar across the front & it is there to use as a step to help climb aboard over the bow when moored bows on to a pontoon. Do not get that with a Rocnor, et alia
Why else would one have an anchor on the bow?
Other than as a ram for banging into other boats when manouvering, of course
DIY brain surgery to relieve endemic boatiness.Aries self-steering! You pay a man to helm and navigate. Far more civilised. Stay below with ease. Crew can eat, drink and sleep when they want. No poncing with lines and winches. Safe & comfortable. What is not to like?You go into a marina & tie it to a pontoon berth. Far more civilised. Step ashore with ease. Crew can come & go when they want. No poncing with dinghies. Most have all the facilities. Safe & comfortable. What is not to like?
Not so easy, when one has an Aries self steering on the stern, A closed transom & backstays etc that prevent stern access.
I was on that beach on Tuesday escaping the easterly winds. We had spent three nights in Percuil the weekend before and did exactly the walks you describe with lunch at the cafe. As you say, unbeatable.
Me for a start.
Probably just wants to get it over with quickly as possible.Try stopping my son from pulling strings & winding winches. Cannot leave a b..y thing alone for a minute.
He is quick though
Yes. Does love convenience of the marina bar & local restaurants
That must be a 6 mile hike at least . I would not call that a pleasant walk, for a loaf of bread & a pint of milk.
No wonder you need to eat out in a cafe. Can you not find a marina with a shop & a cafe in house? That way you could spend the day lounging in the cockpit with a beer. Then go & get something to eat when hungry. Much more civilised. No plodding about for 6 miles lugging a Tesco for life bag, in boots or wet feet either
I don’t understand your post. The OP asked if it was ok to go ashore with the boat left at anchor. I keep my boat at Mylor where there are showers, a café, a wine bar, a chandlery and maintenance teams. The spot in the photo is directly opposite Mylor. The two mile walk to St Mawes is indeed a very enjoyable one. I often anchor in the Helford where I can dinghy ashore to a beach or the Sailing club for showers, food etc.That must be a 6 mile hike at least . I would not call that a pleasant walk, for a loaf of bread & a pint of milk.
At least in the marina you can get a shower, if you must do sweaty treks