We launch and sail our F18 out of a ramp it is not something for novice sailors (or weak stomached) to take on. We have a typical motor boat ramp, steep and narrow (say 20 feet). The approach to the ramp is maybe 60 - 80 feet in width as well. Only light wind in the ramp area makes it easy (on occasion) just because of how sheltered it is. The only thing that makes this usable is that my skip is damn good at boat maneuvers and can stop the boat in less then its length, and still requires coordinating with the crew (me) on when to pull boards and rudders (and which ones).

I would kill for a beach! Because of this ramp we will never be able to host visiting cats, as I would never want to put someone else through this.

Why do we use it then do you ask? Not much choice around here, but man, great sailing!

Check out the club, you can see the ramp between the two "south east" most docks. Don't bother looking at the southern beach area south of the breakwater, not owned by the club ;-)

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