The one going to the boat.
stern line
The bow
The bow
When preparing to dock in conditions where wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock, you should secure the bow line first. This helps to stabilize the boat and prevent it from drifting further away from the dock. Once the bow is secured, you can then secure the stern line to complete the docking process.
If the wind is pushing the boat away from the dock, you should secure the bow line first. This line will help pull the front of the boat back toward the dock, preventing it from drifting away. Once the bow is secured, you can then secure the stern line to keep the entire boat stable.
bow line
The spring line should be secured first. This is the line secured to the forward portion of the craft, leading aft. This way, you can use a little forward thrust to keep the craft close to the dock while you secure the stern line and then the bow line.
The spring line should be secured first. This is the line secured to the forward portion of the craft, leading aft. This way, you can use a little forward thrust to keep the craft close to the dock while you secure the stern line and then the bow line.
The spring line should be secured first. This is the line secured to the forward portion of the craft, leading aft. This way, you can use a little forward thrust to keep the craft close to the dock while you secure the stern line and then the bow line.
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 should approach under power.
No. Pushing people away sends them further from you.