Figure 3-16. Docking with wind toward the pier.
wind or
current
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With Wind or Current Off the Pier,
This is more challenging. You will need to
increase the angle of your approach and use
just enough power to reach and hold the
dock. Now have your crew member toss the
line to a dock hand or carefully step on the
dock to secure the line. You will be using
power against a spring line to pull the boat
parallel to the dock and hold it until you are
secured by lines. Follow the steps in Figure
3-15.
With Wind or Current Toward the
Pier—This is easy. Line up next to the pier
and let the wind take you in Figure 3-16.
WHILE UNDERWAY
This section discusses what you will experience
under normal circumstances. Take a
look under “Adverse Conditions and Emergencies”
Chapter 3, Section 11, to see what
you will need to do when the seas build while
you’re out.
wind
current
Your Boat’s Wake
To reiterate, you are responsible for damage
done by your wake. This also applies
to other boats. If you come too close to
another boat, your wake could cause damage
or injury on that boat—slow down or
maintain a comfortable distance (Figure
3-17). Comply with NO WAKE regulatory
marks.
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Figure 3-17. If you come to close to another
boat, your wake could cause damage or injury.
Slow down or maintain a comfortable distance.
The boats shown are too close!
Figure 3-15. Docking with wind or current
off the pier.