I bought Parker 21 'Juniper' Sail number 47 earlier this year.

I have just got her back to Leigh on Sea and she is berthed in Leigh Marina.

My previous boat, a Hawk 20 had an inboard outboard and I used the outboard to steer out of the berth, I seem to be having a lot of difficulty reversing out using the rudder, I have the plate down, maybe need a bit more, but I just can't control it, I understand reversing slowly out as I did before does not give enough water across the rudder, and the prop wash seems to push the stern to starboard doesn't help.

Do I need to be a bit more aggresive with the engine speed?

I would be most grateful for any advice based on your own experience.

Many thanks

David Stacey