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Q: How should you approach the dock when the wind is pushing you away from dock?
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How do you approach a dock with the wind pushing you away from the dock?

You should approach under power.


If the wind is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock which line should you Secure first?

The bow


If the wind current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock which line should you secure first?

The bow


If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock which line should you secure?

bow line


If the wind is pushing your boat away from the dock which line should you secure first?

The one going to the boat.


You are docking your boat The current is pushing you away from the dock Which line should you secure first?

stern line


You are docking your boat. the current is pushing you toward the dock. what is the best way to dock?

Approach at a narrow angle about 20 degrees


How do you approach a dock when the current is pushing towards the dock?

Use a drift sock. Any sporting goods store sell them in a few different sizes


How do you approach a dock when the current is pushing you towards the dock?

Use a drift sock. Any sporting goods store sell them in a few different sizes


How should you approach the dock?

at a narrow angle


How should you approach a dock when your boat is moving with the wind or current?

Approach slowly, parallel to the dock. Secure the bow and stern lines.


You are docking your boat and the current is pushing you away from the dock which line should you secure first?

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.