We used to use hand signals between the bow & the helm to pick up mooring balls, until I was told that I overuse one particular hand signal. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

If I can't be a good example, I'll just have to be a horrible warning. [Linked Image]