Just in case you didn't know . . . .

[talbot]

Here's some advice:
If you have a gas motor, and . . .
you are using it to dock in a crowded marina because the wind died, and . . .
you have taken down your sails and neatly furled them for storage, and . . .
you are already in the narrow passage between docks, and . . .
the wind has magically reappeared, but blowing sideways, and . . .
your paddle is safely locked inside the triple-latched watertight cabin hatch . . .
do not run out of gas.

Do. Not. Run. Out. Of. Gas.

[Alan]

Oh, OK. Exciting, was it?

[talbot]

Let's just say I'm grateful that it had been a nice evening for sailing, and some of the boats on the dock downwind were still out on the lake.

[jeadstx]

So, sounds like you set up the perfect "running out of gas" scenario.

John

[talbot]

No, the perfect scenario is to have it happen to someone else at a safe distance, where I can offer advice and/or ridicule at minimal risk to myself, my equipment, or my self-esteem.

[Clyde]

Happens when the battery dies in a trolling motor too! Know exactly what you mean!