Docking Demo
Cindy Kraus
Each approach to a dock requires evaluation of different factors: Wind speed, direction, type of dock, and available crew and talent. Using land-based theory and on-the-boat demonstration, learn some fundamental techniques of boat handling in docking. Proper use of springlines, cleats, and fenders will be addressed. This class will be outside rain or shine so bring your gear.
Cindy began sailing in her early teens on Class X and Scows. She became a member of the UWM Sailing Club, serving as Fleet Captain and instructor. Cindy and her husband Bob have cruised on their Pearson 323. They’ve gone down the Mississippi, across the Gulf of Mexico to the Bahamas. They‘ve also navigated the Intracoastal Waterway, the Erie Canal, and Canada’s Trent Severn Waterway. Cindy is a US Sailing Club Judge and Certified Race Officer and has been involved in the sailing community, serving on many race committees. She has served Milwaukee Yacht Club as a Fleet Committee chair, Race Committee chair, and PHRF Fleet Captain.
Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Cindy began sailing in her early teens on Class X and Scows. She became a member of the UWM Sailing Club, serving as Fleet Captain and instructor. Cindy and her husband Bob have cruised on their Pearson 323. They’ve gone down the Mississippi, across the Gulf of Mexico to the Bahamas. They‘ve also navigated the Intracoastal Waterway, the Erie Canal, and Canada’s Trent Severn Waterway. Cindy is a US Sailing Club Judge and Certified Race Officer and has been involved in the sailing community, serving on many race committees. She has served Milwaukee Yacht Club as a Fleet Committee chair, Race Committee chair, and PHRF Fleet Captain.
Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced