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Making slip/dock reservations?

Discussion in 'Marinas & Waypoints' started by Yachting newbie, Sep 24, 2006.

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  1. Yachting newbie, Sep 24, 2006
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    Yachting newbie

    Yachting newbie New Member

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    I understood vessels that stay long term in one area rent a slip, but what happen when you sail from point A to point Z m with all those short term stops in between. On land in RV's world, one can call ahead and ask for availability of RV lots in campgrounds , do mariners work the same way? Whats the different between slips and moorings? Say my trawler should be 50' and under, and we have our own boat for ferrying, its mooring a better choice than slips? ( Less backbreaking manuvers to say the least ). Can one drop anchor anywhere so long you are out of the way of trafiic? That would be the cheapest way. Please make some suggestions on cutting mooring cost while traveling.
  2. CaptTom, Sep 24, 2006
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    CaptTom

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    When I do deliveries, I plan my trip ahead and call the marina I prefer to stay at in each port. I also keep at least two additional marina phone numbers with me in case I can't get into the first one. I find that after I make the reservation, I will confirm the day before I leave this way I know my date of arrival and the marina knows I'm still coming. And when on the trip I call the marina I'm staying at that night in the morning. If you have to cancel, do call and let them know. For anchoring/mooring, you need to do that in specified areas. Look on the charts or get local information when you can (sometimes if you call a marina to check on availaibility of fuel or services they'll tell you where local anchorages are). Get some of the cruising guides as that will help also. Just be careful where you anchor so you are not run down overnight.
    Capt Tom