Leaving the tender behind...?

percyp · 11 April 2012, 15:57

Hi,
Probably a daft question but:
How do people manage when cruising without a tender? We use our RIB in the Scilly Isles and like to island-hop to quiet beaches and have always lugged a small tender around with us in order to get ashore (and back to the boat) once it is anchored. However, the tender takes up a fair bit of space (I don't tow it) on our Humber Destroyer and restricts the number of passengers.
I'm wary of leaving it behind in case I end up having to swim out to the boat. I know you can tie a line to the anchor and pull the anchor over the bow from the shore, but again, I'm wary of this in case the anchor doesn't hold etc...
Ideas welcomed.

Thanks

mick · 11 April 2012, 16:12

Get a dry suit drop crew off then swim in

donald463 · 11 April 2012, 16:49

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Originally Posted by percyp

Hi,
I know you can tie a line to the anchor and pull the anchor over the bow from the shore, but again, I'm wary of this in case the anchor doesn't hold etc...
Ideas welcomed.

Thanks

Can you explain this. always wondered how you do it without paddling ashore.

percyp · 11 April 2012, 17:11

See here - Anchoring a RIB on a trot (also called a trip)

Hints and Tips for RIB users

lakelandterrier · 11 April 2012, 19:32

I drop Mrs T off in wading depth, anchor & swim in. Ther pup just swim.
Change on board before heading back. Have thought about a cheap?? drysuit.
With the tot arrangement I'd not be confident of the anchor holding & you'd need to judge the tidal fall / rise quite well.

sib · 11 April 2012, 22:22

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kerny · 11 April 2012, 22:25

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willk · 11 April 2012, 22:56

You could use an anchor off the beach with a looped line, set it and motor/drift in. Haul the line "clothsline" fashion and when the boat is back out there, secure the beach end to a stake. Reverse to retrieve the RIB.

longjohn · 12 April 2012, 10:23

I sometimes use my ringo (it has a floor ) and paddle - when I'm not brave enough to wade or swim.

PeterM · 12 April 2012, 10:27

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Originally Posted by longjohn

I sometimes use my ringo (it has a floor ) and paddle - when I'm not brave enough to wade or swim.

I tried that ...got very wet when it flipped over ....great when the wind just blows you in though ....not so good when it blows you out ! ( I now make sure its still connected to the boat !)

BruceB · 12 April 2012, 21:42

I use a pair of waders.
Drop everyone off in the shallows wearing wellies or rolled up trousers or nose up to a rock they can step straight onto and then anchor and use the waders to get in once the boat is offshore.
Don't do this often as I prefer pumping up the tender or at a push putting on a drysuit and swimming in.

mister p · 12 April 2012, 21:57

Dry suit one of the crew and get them to swim.

Poly · 13 April 2012, 00:12

I normally bring the boat into shallow water then kick everyone off, push boat into deeper water and anchor and wade ashore, or use the "trot" method.

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Originally Posted by lakelandterrier

With the tot arrangement I'd not be confident of the anchor holding & you'd need to judge the tidal fall / rise quite well.

But you have a line ashore anyway so even if the anchor doesn't hold its not going far. (In a strong on-shore wind you can't use the method described in the link anyway as the boat blows back before getting deep enough).

I don't use this approach when leaving the boat - only if going ashore for a "picnic" or bbq etc and adjust the anchor depth as required.