You should approach under power.
The bow
The bow
bow line
into the wind or dock
into the wind or dock
The one going to the boat.
If the wind is light, try to just pull parallel a few feet from the dock and let the wind take you in. In heavier winds, come in with your bow first using reverse to slow down. Once you have secured the bow, use reverse or the wind to bring in the stern.
If the wind is light, try to just pull parallel a few feet from the dock and let the wind take you in. In heavier winds, come in with your bow first using reverse to slow down. Once you have secured the bow, use reverse or the wind to bring in the stern.
If the wind is light, try to just pull parallel a few feet from the dock and let the wind take you in. In heavier winds, come in with your bow first using reverse to slow down. Once you have secured the bow, use reverse or the wind to bring in the stern.
If the wind is light, try to just pull parallel a few feet from the dock and let the wind take you in. In heavier winds, come in with your bow first using reverse to slow down. Once you have secured the bow, use reverse or the wind to bring in the stern.
If the wind is light, try to just pull parallel a few feet from the dock and let the wind take you in. In heavier winds, come in with your bow first using reverse to slow down. Once you have secured the bow, use reverse or the wind to bring in the stern.
The best way to dock when there is strong wind or current is into the wind or current.