OH BROTHER.....
05 June 2012 | Buffalo, NY
Vinnie / Overcast with the sun poking in & out
Well, I woke this morning no not on the boat, but in my home. I was anxious to get to the boat and bring my new cockpit cushions to her. I had them custom made for a great price. (I'll get some pictures sooner or later) So I called my BROTHER Mike to come out to the boat with me for his first time, he was quick to jump on that offer as it always nice to spend time with family. (We all live in the same sub division) We started out to the marina which is only about a 15 minute drive. We made our way down to the boat with all the new goodies. The weather was looking pleasant, so do I dare say we set off for a quick motoring in the harbor. Sure why not, never attempting this solo I figured now or never. I had my brother on the bow with a hook and I released the stern line. By this time I had asked my brother to release the bow lines as the tossed her in reverse. Well; not so fast bow lines were locked up, so I managed to find neutral then head to the bow to help my brother. This is when it got interesting. Now in neutral, no stern line, and focused on the bow lines our back end was drifting towards my neighbor's boat. Glad I have fenders all over the boat for this newbie. OH BROTHER it was close. We managed to free the bow lines and set off without any further issues. 45 minutes later it was time to dock her now for the first time solo. Captain Ron had the helm last time, well no Captain Ron today just Captain Vinnie, well it went flawless. Ahhhhh I feel good about today's experience. Live and learn, No I'm not reckless I'm just new. Confidence builder and loving it.