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ARCTIC STAR OPERATING MANUAL
NW Explorations
Note:
Always take the tide
into consideration; at low
tide, be sure there is enough
depth under the keel to
prevent grounding. At high
tide, be sure there is
adequate scope in the
anchor chain.
9.4
Rafting
We often tie our boats up alongside each other on our flotilla trips or in crowded harbors. This
is an effective way to reduce our footprint in a cozy cove. The flotilla Captain will first get the
lead boat secure in position with an anchor and stern tie and then will call each boat into the
raft and coach them as they approach the raft. When all the boats are rafted up, the lead-boat
crew will then use our tender to set the anchors and assist with shore-tie lines of the two boats
on the ends of the raft. When complete, the raft will be very secure with three anchors out and
three stern tie lines.
To raft to another boat, you will need
:
1.
Fenders set alongside the boat in a position to protect the boat from your neighbor
2.
One bow line ready to tie up with your neighbor
3.
One stern line leading out through the transom hawsepipe
4.
Two long spring lines:
a.
one from midship leading aft
b.
one from stern leading forward
Nine-boat raft in Melanie Cove, Desolation Sound. Three anchors and three stern ties
secure the boats in position.
