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.
You should approach under power.
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.
Your spring line (forward leading aft). Then your stern line, then the bow line. However it is always recommended if possible to make your approach, bow into the current to give your boat more maneuverability.
Approach slowly, parallel to the dock. Secure the bow and stern lines.
You should approach them with care because the person could be having a seizure or they could be choking on an object and you may not realize it if you rush towards them to help
stern line
The bow
bow line
on rear of machine - in middle. Should be a thin steel rod - pull rod out towards you while pushing mower.
You should avoid them because they are dangerous. They are able to pull you into the ocean and tire you out.
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.