When it goes wrong...

[WX]

And a good example of how it's done in a small boat. I'd say he had an ebb tide there.

[Stiletto]

When I lived in the Hokianga on NZ's west coast, the old timers reckoned that a slight tide against you was best for that bar because you maintained steerage.

[WX]

When I lived in the Hokianga on NZ's west coast, the old timers reckoned that a slight tide against you was best for that bar because you maintained steerage.

Looks like an interesting place. I plan to be over there next January for the tall ships do at Russell.

[auscruisertom]

Great to see your dedicated VMR team of volunteers with such a quick response time ,able to help Bob in a very nerve racking predicament .
Also serves as a reminder for myself and all bar hoppers to carry a steering drouge. Probably a good idea to do a trial run with the use of a bridle while sailing with a reasonably balanced rig.

Stiletto I agree the old timers are absolutely right.
I have actually lost steerage while entering the Tweed Bar with a flooding tide while under sail,which should serve as a reminder to be more vigilant regarding timing of bar crossings.
Also whenever crossing bars I am a firm believer in having the mainsail up and having the boat sail ready, in case of engine failure,

[WX]

Great to see your dedicated VMR team of volunteers with such a quick response time ,able to help Bob in a very nerve racking predicament .
Also serves as a reminder for myself and all bar hoppers to carry a steering drouge. Probably a good idea to do a trial run with the use of a bridle while sailing with a reasonably balanced rig.

Stiletto I agree the old timers are absolutely right.
I have actually lost steerage while entering the Tweed Bar with a flooding tide while under sail,which should serve as a reminder to be more vigilant regarding timing of bar crossings.
Also whenever crossing bars I am a firm believer in having the mainsail up and having the boat sail ready, in case of engine failure,

Always. A yacht without a sail up is just a stick insect.