Firstly if approaching stern first the you have a berth with a sideways tide With all close quarters work, use
bow will be blown off on approach, it may be necessary to wait for slack minimal engine power. Slow means
making the contact angle rather large. water before entering or departing. gentle if you get it wrong. Applying extra
Secondly it will be more difficult to If you have any doubts about the power to get you out of trouble is not
motor the front up into the wind to situation, refuse the berth and request recommended in the main, it usually
secure the front line, as front will tend to an alternative. The dock master will means higher speed at the point of
be blown off. usually be helpful. Try to avoid entering impact!
a restricted marina channel with a
If there is a forward or aft tidal flow, get strong side wind or sideways tidal flow.
the uptide line on first, this will push the Both can be very difficult situations in
boat onto rather than off of the dock. If which to maintain control.
The sequence:
1
Get ready well before you enter the marina of area where you are to berth.
2
3
Reversing in steadily but not too quickly Getting closer – watch the drift of the bow.
4
5
Pass over the line when close enough Helpful person makes up the line on a cleat so that the
helmsman can drive forward against the line pulling the
bow in – beware the ‘helpful’ person might not always d
what you ‘assume’ they will! »
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