Like many sailboats, Hi Flite walks her stern to starboard in reverse. Captain Dale leans over the rail to give a push off a piling.

Photograph by Paul M. Clayton.

Now Hi Flite is lined up and a judicious hand on the throttle eases her in.

Photograph by Paul M. Clayton.

Almost home.

Photograph by Paul M. Clayton.

Captain Dale has done a masterful job single-handing Hi Flite into her slip.

Photograph by Paul M. Clayton.

Friends stand by to pass over dock lines.

Photograph by Paul M. Clayton.

Last step - Dale goes forward to secure lines.

Photograph by Paul M. Clayton.

Marina dog Charlie takes in the scene.

Photograph by Paul M. Clayton.