Teaching helming.

[Allan]

I have been teaching one of my crew how to helm the boat and wonder if anyone can give me any advice?
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[powerskipper]

don't say pussy

 

[jhr]

Is that a barque he's helming?

I'll get me coat.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

I guess he does the dog watch

 

[rgrenfell]

The sea looks a bit ruff

R

 

[shmoo]

How does he cope when it gets ruff!

 

[Dizzy101]

Head for that tree!

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

say that "before making life threatening decisions, dogs should always paws for thought"!

 

[Dipper]

Start her off in light airs where she will be very good spotting all the cat's-paws.

Edited so as not to upset the ladylike Lilly.

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

"keep an eye on those tails"

 

[Allan]

You really don't want to upset her!

Some very good responses but Lilly is now a little confused about her sexuality! As some people call her "The devil dog" I think some of the people who have upset her should look out! She can jump like the dog in the old John Smiths adverts, so it is not just your ankles you have to worry about!
Allan

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

keep the cockpit tidy, you don't want the lines to get all snarled up

 

[PLEIAS]

Just a trivial question for dog owners: Do the dogs relieve themselves on masts posts etc?

 

[Allan]

Lilly, the dog in the pictures has only relieved herself once on the boat. If she would do it more often it would be less of a problem. I feel guilty during long trips and we always rush her ashore as soon as we arrive anywhere. I am going to plant a tray of grass and see if she will use that.
Allan

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

does this bring a new meaning to 'whisker poles'?