Just spent a week doing our Gulf Island shakedown cruise. Met Caryn and Peter (C-Dancer) in Fulford Harbour and Brock (Bambina) in Colburne Passage. Had occasion to anchor at Sidney Spit, it was very windy and lumpy so I reluctantly went to the dock. I docked leeward (that was interesting) rather than getting pounded on the windward side. For the next three hours the boat and us were considerably jarred each time the bow line was blown to limit in the wind - no end of adustment would alleviate the shock. The problem would have been considerably relieved with a rubber line snubber. I think everyone should have one as part of their docking gear - I will be buying one or maybe two before I go out again.
Cheers - Dave
Cheers - Dave