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Docking Tips

These articles show you how to dock under power or sail in a small cruising boat.

You will find articles on how to deal with wind and current, use lines for perfect control, and getting your small cruising boat into or out of a slip with ease.

Dock a Boat Like a Pro - Ten Tips for Tying Up Inside a Narrow Slip

If you tie up your boat in a marina slip, make sure your lines allow for tidal rise and fall, are chafe protected, and keep the strain off of costly deck fittings. Add years of life to your expensive docking lines with these ten tips from the pros . . . keep reading

Sailboat Cruising Tips - How to Dock a Boat with Hand Signals

If you are anything like me, maneuvers where you dock a boat or anchor become more difficult without crystal clear communications between the cockpit and bow. Use these three tips, guaranteed to make these tough evolutions much easier! . . . keep reading

These Seven Boat Fender Tips will Save You from Costly Repairs!

If you lose an engine, would your crew be prepared to cushion the impact between you and that million dollar sport fishing boat to port? Do they understand when to use vertical or horizontal fending techniques? . . . keep reading

How to Handle Your Boat Dinghy in Any Type of Wind or Current

How many times have you found your boat dinghy tough to control in wind or current? Do you know the three approach choices you can make for a perfect landing every time? Follow these easy steps to control your dinghy in any marine weather . . . keep reading

How to Sail a Boat Into a Slip Under Complete Control

If your engine died, would you be able to dock your small cruising sailboat in her slip--under sail? Use the triple secrets of preparation, control, and clear communications to make this maneuver smooth and easy every time! . . . keep reading

How to Dock a Boat with a Single Dock Line In Any Weather

How many times have you been in a situation where you needed to dock a boat without the hassle of lots of lines? Did you know that you can do this under complete control with just one line? Learn the secrets of the pros . . . keep reading

How to Sail a Boat Up to a Mooring Buoy in Five Easy Steps

Do you how to sail a boat into a crowded harbor and pick up a mooring buoy--under complete control? Few sailing skills are more impressive to see . . . keep reading

Line Handling Secrets You'll Want to Know When Docking a Boat
Great line handlers can make docking a boat smooth and easy every time. Now you can uncover their secrets with these five easy tips . . . keep reading

Rope Cleat Secrets to Keep Your Crew Injury Free
Does your crew understand the three steps to tie a line to a rope cleat? Do they know the safest way to use a loaded . . . keep reading

Use These Three Boat-Docking Secrets for a Perfect Landing
Did you know that the pros must know three specific boat handling secrets before docking any size cruising boat? Use the easy steps below . . . keep reading