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How do you dock your boat when the current is pushing you toward the dock?
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∙ 12y ago
Go parallel with the dock, stop the engine, and let the current drift you to the dock.
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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 dock your boat when the current is pushing you towards the dock?
Go parallel with the dock, stop the engine, and let the current drift you to the dock.
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
You are docking your boat The current is pushing you away from the dock Which line should you secure first?
stern line
Why did the ferry boat have to go upstream before crossing the river?
if the boat turns toward the dock without going upstream, it will miss it's mark because the current is pushing the boat downstream.
How do you dock a boat when there is no wind or current?
Bow into dock at approximately 45 degrees. Then steer right and revers stern to dock. That will slow/stop forward momentum while pulling the stern toward dock.
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 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 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.
You are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the best way to dock?
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Are docking your boat. There is no wind or current. What is the best way to dock?
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