Should I hoist my motoring cone when motorsailing...

[TheBoatman]

So should ensign's be lowered in fog the same as at night? (doesn't worry me as I leave mine up at night anyway)

Mike
I thought that was the reason for the discussion? I for one haven't a clue what you should do in fog! I'm normally to busy worrying about the safety of the boat and crew and making the correct sound signals to think about what I should do with the flags (washing) that I'm flying.

I hate to admit this, but having just left a marina [in fog] - tooting every couple of minutes, I have been known to leave the fenders over the side. This misdameour was quickly pointed out to me by a "bretton cap" in a 35' [silent] boat that appeared out of nowhere on my portside!!!!


I have to admit I love this type of thread ~ it's what keeps me coming back here year-after-year<smile>.

Actually, I'm with you as an exponent of "course sailing".

Peter.

 

[Ubergeekian]

Actually, I'm with you as an exponent of "course sailing".

Was that a typo for "Coarse Sailing"? In which case, count me in too.

For God's sake turn left!

 

[TamarMike]

I hate to admit this, but having just left a marina [in fog] - tooting every couple of minutes, I have been known to leave the fenders over the side. This misdameour was quickly pointed out to me by a "bretton cap" in a 35' [silent] boat that appeared out of nowhere on my portside!!!!

Aha!! that's the next question ...... should you rig fenders in fog as a precaution (does a boat 'set', 'rig' or 'wear' fenders)?

 

[NormanS]

Aha!! that's the next question ...... should you rig fenders in fog as a precaution (does a boat 'set', 'rig' or 'wear' fenders)?

Or even "Hang", "Ship", or "Deploy"?

 

[Leighb]

Or even "Hang", "Ship", or "Deploy"?

Def go for deploy, why use a short word when there is a longer alternative?

Better yet, "Set up for alongside configuration".