I’ve been sailing for 40 years. Have often wanted to “ Lasso “ a dock cleat but never could manage it. What a great idea. Not sure why I never thought of this but I’m glad you did. Well done Captain. Another tool for the “ Idea “ tool box.
Thank you! I was made aware of this technique by my RYA Yachtmaster instructor ages ago. Never used it much as I always felt there is a lot of pressure on you to get the throw right in any more severe conditions than you were experiencing during this demo. I am now motivated to practise this move. It clearly can be just another ace up your sleeve as a captain. I disagree with the negative comments here for that reason. Think of this as just another tool in your box. Just may come in handy once in a while.
I've left on a dead calm sea, just as the sun is thinking about coming up. The birds are just coming awake. I LOVE those kind of mornings. Head about 50 miles out to a rig I like to fish, while my squeeze gets the coffee going in the galley, and grins when the smell of bacon off the grill hits the nostrils. Ah,... And the hash browns just need a warming up, while the eggs cook! Perfect! Breakfast dishes being washed as I dial in my heading a tad, and prep the rods, baits. We're there! Catch our supper, and the neighbors if they're biting, and notice the hammerheads growing. Next thing I know storms are beating us into Galveston Bay, and I couldn't see a ship in the channel if I had to, (GOT TO GET THAT RADAR!) AND I'm in 4 footers. Round the point, and OH,.... It's a parking lot of boats trying to get out of the squall, and dock, and of course they're all in, and I'm last because I'm only 32 feet, and I'm docking transom first, with a single screw in a tight birth, in winds and rough water... AGAIN. Somehow, I get it right, and have never dinged another boat. I shock myself sometimes, but then somebody reminds me, you've done this for over 40 years. If you can't do it now, you were never meant to be a boat captain. Huh. Can't argue that. Just wish I had more room sometimes.... 😏
The two handed loop technique. Got to try that next time, looks like it gives better control than just trying to catch the cleat with a single strand. Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks.
Do this with a bunch of folks standing on the dock trying to ask you questions about where you have been, how long your boat is, what your favorite toilet paper is...etc. Peacocks on every dock.
Great technique! I need to practice this, it looks like it can come in handy for solo sailing and making sure one is attached to the dock before getting off the boat. Thanks for sharing!
Every comment on all of this guy's videos: "Sure, anyone can do that with perfect conditions and 5 thrusters. Let's see him do it in a hurricane, single-handed, with one engine, blindfolded, while a guy on the dock shoots paintballs at him. That's how I dock my boat every time out here in the real world!"
If you are out single handed in a hurricane with poor eyesight with an idiot firing paint balls you shouldn't be allowed out of the house on your own let alone in a boat! He is showing the basics, all of which are relevant and useful intros for people who want to learn the basics of boat handling.Sarcastic comments by clever dicks like you are not useful nor funny!
@@plodus8204 Sure it's useful, for newbies to distinguish between the concept and its application in the real world where, as often as not, one is out single-handed in a hurricane with . . . .
Thanks John Mendez and MBY. Another great "how to" video for us newbies. Very entertaining and informative. Looking forward to the next one thanks John.
Good instruction Mr Mendez Like you said it’s a preference if you stand on the warp or not Plus the ‘tip’ of using the motor/ rudders/ extra to bring the stern to the berth/pontoon It is a simple task Berthing a vessel but daunting when one is a beginner Practice makes perfect as they say! This video shows good Practice Nice Well done Sir
LMFAO! I was taught to single hand boats so you don't have to rely on anyone. I can launch, dock, and retrieve boats as big as 40' single handed with zero issues. Where people seem to have issues is they try to step off the boat to tie it up, which has never made ANY sense to me. Stay on the boat, bow line first, back into stern line, and done. The only exception would be if you need to dock stern in, which would mean the stern lines get attached first in a cross, then the bow line. If you want to learn what not to do, just go to ANY boat launch and watch everyone! They'll show you how to fuck it up!
To go back on that line you need some length in your berth. if you don't have that, all you do is the twist the boat on the bowline. keep the line at right angles to the boat most of the time the reverse engine will be in gear then match the power with the forward engine. once you have the twist action then use less power the secret is you dont want to bounce on the fenders when you arrive at the berth.
good video, but better off doing a stern to mid-ship spring to stern cleat (rather than bow) and then no need to muck about with choosing which engine to trim as either will pull you in if you helm starboard
Interesting video, my only criticism would be when he states "no hurry" often I have to dock in strong winds on the lakes I frequent, that change direction at the drop of a hat, so there's plenty of hurry for me to get tied up securely.
The same technique only it’s a midship breast-line draw taught and make fast. The boat is constrained. Now take your sweet time on bow and stern springs. Excellent technique in this video shows how far a double loop can be effective. ⚓️
With a twin engine and a little experience there is no need for a lasso. Twin engine is more effective than a bow thruster, so in almost any condition you can bring a ship alongside...
@will simmons just adjust the speed astern for every engine. In this way you will get a vector in each direktion and with the speed you like. For example, if you want to go alongside with starbord side just use the port engine astern. The stern will then turn towards the berth. To come parallel again just also use the starbord engine astern, or the port engine ahead. But anyhow, for single engine without bowthruster it is a good way...
@will simmons Hi Will, just to avoid misunderstandings - I do not want to blame or shame anyone, I hope you are not angry about my comments. That is what I want to avoid under any circumstances. 😃 I am a harbour pilot, and I do this manoeuvre several times a week with much bigger ships, with more windaffected area (Of course normally with thrusters, but sometimes they are defect). Of course, it requires a certain amount of power, depending on the wind force. Also the distance between the two propellers should be big enough to give an effect. But I think in most cases it will be sufficient. And of course, for any manoeuvre there is a limit. If the wind or the current is too strong, then it won't work. But then it will be also difficult to throw the lines. 😂 Of course thruster is helpfull as well, and I am missing one on my single engined 10 m steel boat. But on the other side we usually bring big RoRo vessels alongside with wind forces of up to 5 bft from the side, without tug assistance. So why shouldn't it be possible with a smaller boat. The worst what could happen is that you have to turn that much towards the birth, that the stern of the boat is almost alongside in a 90 degree angle (greek manoeuvre), before you can make fast the first line. But as soon as the first line is fast ashore, again it should be possible to bring her alongside. By the way, just to avoid misunderstandings - of course it is not possible to go alongside always parrallel while having wind or current from the side. You will need to come to a (for example) 45 degree angle, until you are alongside with the stern or bow, depending on your way of approach. Will try to find a video that shows, what I mean. This video, unfortunately in german language, shows what I mean. They did not use the thruster, only the two engines. th-cam.com/video/bLdXztKZLz0/w-d-xo.html This one shows the manoeuverability of a twin engine in windy condition without using bowthruster (at least I have not recognized) th-cam.com/video/KnTVlozM01E/w-d-xo.html
@will simmons Hi Will, glad to know that there is no misunderstanding. It is allways a bit difficult by writing only. Regarding your example - that would really be a bit difficult. Not, to bring her inside, but to keep her inside until you have the first line fast. The wind will push you away before you can make fast the line. But I am wondering if you are able to throw the line if it is that windy. 😃 Also, if it is that windy I am wondering if most Thrusters are powerful enough to push the lady against the wind. So, in my opinion - if you go in stern first, if necessary in a 90 degree angle, you could us the engine astern to keep her at the berth while mooring the first line. Recommend to use a short stern line, not a spring. And with one stern line secured, you can turn her with the twin engine. At least, that would be the way I would do it in heavy wind condition. By the way, this kind of manoeuvre (90 degree angle) you cannot do with big ships, the load on the line would be too much, but with a boat it should work like that. And just to say - I have no experience with small twin engine boats, as my one is single engined. But even with my single engined boat I would do it in that way in heavy wind condition. And just to confirm, we are still talking about a single handed manoeuvre, there is only one person on the boat, correct? Unlike in the video, where is a helmsman additional to the "mooring man"? I am wondering if it is possible to do the mooring manoeuvre in the video in heavy wind condition by one man only...
@will simmons Hi Will, thank you for your kind response. Would appreciate if you could tell me your experience. Wish you allways enough underkeel clearance! 😃👍
MR Thegreat: Can I suggest planning is the key. 200 yards from the dock, put the dog below, get the kids to put the fenders out, brief your wife, then brief the whole family and tell them what your get out/escape plans are if it goes wrong. Speak clearly and concisely, tell them you won’t shout at them but will give loud clear commands that you have agreed on. Oh yes and if it’s windy and raining make sure you didn’t skip on foul weather clothing for the family... You didn’t think boating was going to be cheap and easy did you???
The easier and more professional way to work your lines is to use the forward spring and to never never never surge the line by coming in and out of gear
how bout a small grapple hook (maybe of heavy plastic?) just on the end of the line to throw way over to the water on the other side! a much longer reach; just make sure no one is around there, lol
HaHa Ha. Those type of conditions are a once in a lifetime where I boat. No standing around himing and hawing. Additionally if I tried to secure my boat initially by the either end the opposite end would be off in the next county in seconds.
Super long dock, no other boats, twin engines, no wind and bow thrusters. Lets see you get in a finger slip full of other boats and a single engine with a 15knt wind at your port....
If I had a boat like that, I would have people that do this for me or couldn't stay offshore past noon so I would have time to get boat back home to clean it up.
Your videos are the best I have learnt more from your clear concise tutorials than anything else on here. Thanks
I’ve been sailing for 40 years. Have often wanted to “ Lasso “ a dock cleat but never could manage it.
What a great idea. Not sure why I never thought of this but I’m glad you did. Well done Captain.
Another tool for the “ Idea “ tool box.
Thank you! I was made aware of this technique by my RYA Yachtmaster instructor ages ago. Never used it much as I always felt there is a lot of pressure on you to get the throw right in any more severe conditions than you were experiencing during this demo. I am now motivated to practise this move. It clearly can be just another ace up your sleeve as a captain. I disagree with the negative comments here for that reason. Think of this as just another tool in your box. Just may come in handy once in a while.
Looks simple enough in calm waters. Thanks for the video
I've left on a dead calm sea, just as the sun is thinking about coming up. The birds are just coming awake. I LOVE those kind of mornings. Head about 50 miles out to a rig I like to fish, while my squeeze gets the coffee going in the galley, and grins when the smell of bacon off the grill hits the nostrils. Ah,... And the hash browns just need a warming up, while the eggs cook! Perfect! Breakfast dishes being washed as I dial in my heading a tad, and prep the rods, baits. We're there! Catch our supper, and the neighbors if they're biting, and notice the hammerheads growing. Next thing I know storms are beating us into Galveston Bay, and I couldn't see a ship in the channel if I had to, (GOT TO GET THAT RADAR!) AND I'm in 4 footers. Round the point, and OH,.... It's a parking lot of boats trying to get out of the squall, and dock, and of course they're all in, and I'm last because I'm only 32 feet, and I'm docking transom first, with a single screw in a tight birth, in winds and rough water... AGAIN. Somehow, I get it right, and have never dinged another boat. I shock myself sometimes, but then somebody reminds me, you've done this for over 40 years. If you can't do it now, you were never meant to be a boat captain. Huh. Can't argue that. Just wish I had more room sometimes.... 😏
Tina Hedge great story. Needs more unicorns.
Clear precise calm instructions.. the mark of a real pro ... Now to try and copy this with my brother's watching next time we dock ..
Thx you sir 👍
Brilliant instruction Captain. You know your stuff Sir. Thank you, cant wait to try it next season.
The two handed loop technique. Got to try that next time, looks like it gives better control than just trying to catch the cleat with a single strand. Learning a lot from your videos. Thanks.
You make everything look so easy
Another nice job Jon. You are an excellent instructor.
I really like these vids but I don’t know why as I don’t even have a boat 😂
Preparation. A person can dream, can't they.
Remember...it's better to HAVE a friend with a boat than to BE the friend with a boat.
We're in the same boat, Andrew. The one we don't have.
Same here! I want to be ready when I trip over the stack of cash for my Sea Ray SLX 310
Do this with a bunch of folks standing on the dock trying to ask you questions about where you have been, how long your boat is, what your favorite toilet paper is...etc. Peacocks on every dock.
Hi John. You are legend when it comes to how to. . . Very helpful and useful knowledge. Thanks
Really like this guy, been watching loads lately. brilliant and thankyou!
Great technique! I need to practice this, it looks like it can come in handy for solo sailing and making sure one is attached to the dock before getting off the boat.
Thanks for sharing!
Excellent vid!! Can I ask, I note the boat is a Sunseeker, what's the model pls, she's gorgeous.
Every comment on all of this guy's videos: "Sure, anyone can do that with perfect conditions and 5 thrusters. Let's see him do it in a hurricane, single-handed, with one engine, blindfolded, while a guy on the dock shoots paintballs at him. That's how I dock my boat every time out here in the real world!"
Hahaha lol lol lol
But real world conditions are rarely this good so it would be nice to see videos of good and poor conditions!
If you are out single handed in a hurricane with poor eyesight with an idiot firing paint balls you shouldn't be allowed out of the house on your own let alone in a boat! He is showing the basics, all of which are relevant and useful intros for people who want to learn the basics of boat handling.Sarcastic comments by clever dicks like you are not useful nor funny!
Geez, maybe you should find another marina
@@plodus8204 Sure it's useful, for newbies to distinguish between the concept and its application in the real world where, as often as not, one is out single-handed in a hurricane with . . . .
Thanks John Mendez and MBY. Another great "how to" video for us newbies. Very entertaining and informative. Looking forward to the next one thanks John.
Great video! What boat is that? It is a beautiful machine
Good instruction Mr Mendez
Like you said it’s a preference if you stand on the warp or not
Plus the ‘tip’ of using the motor/ rudders/ extra to bring the stern to the berth/pontoon
It is a simple task
Berthing a vessel but daunting when one is a beginner
Practice makes perfect as they say!
This video shows good Practice
Nice
Well done Sir
Would love to see these videos in worse conditions or without a crew! In a F6+ wind there actually usually is more of a rush!
Very clear and easy to understand instructions. Thanks
Very helpful I can see it your first time. Lol Thanks for sharing
I want to see the outtakes!!
Me and the wife bringing our baot in......
First the yelling then the fighting then comes threats of divorce...
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LMFAO! I was taught to single hand boats so you don't have to rely on anyone.
I can launch, dock, and retrieve boats as big as 40' single handed with zero issues.
Where people seem to have issues is they try to step off the boat to tie it up, which has never made ANY sense to me. Stay on the boat, bow line first, back into stern line, and done.
The only exception would be if you need to dock stern in, which would mean the stern lines get attached first in a cross, then the bow line.
If you want to learn what not to do, just go to ANY boat launch and watch everyone! They'll show you how to fuck it up!
Nice instructions Capt
“I’m lucky. I’ve got big hands” cheers for that:)
2:40 "and then a nice fist for the skipper"
Thought I was going to see a lasso figure 8 on a cleat
Great tip !!! No ropes in boating tho
Nice job!
Good video. Thanks, very imformative. GOD BLESS
Awesome Video instruction !!!!!!
Great work Guys ! Greets from Hamburg
To go back on that line you need some length in your berth. if you don't have that, all you do is the twist the boat on the bowline. keep the line at right angles to the boat most of the time the reverse engine will be in gear then match the power with the forward engine. once you have the twist action then use less power the secret is you dont want to bounce on the fenders when you arrive at the berth.
Thanks for this video. Subscribed
Great technique. I have never seen that one. I will use that this week for sure.
I like it. How long is your line?
Nice way to get rope around your propeller
Excellent.
You make it look so easy
Note to self : don't watch any more MBY videos
good video, but better off doing a stern to mid-ship spring to stern cleat (rather than bow) and then no need to muck about with choosing which engine to trim as either will pull you in if you helm starboard
Interesting video, my only criticism would be when he states "no hurry" often I have to dock in strong winds on the lakes I frequent, that change direction at the drop of a hat, so there's plenty of hurry for me to get tied up securely.
The same technique only it’s a midship breast-line draw taught and make fast.
The boat is constrained. Now take your sweet time on bow and stern springs.
Excellent technique in this video shows how far a double loop can be effective. ⚓️
I will never be able to afford a boat like this. Nor do I know anyone who likely will. And I watched the whole vid! 😂
nice
Well presented video!
Brilliant...
Sure, sure but how does one 'Ted Lasso' a cleat?
if you can rope a calf's heels from a running horse you can catch a cleat with no problem
paul schacht: I’ve watched John Wayne & Jimmy Stewart (stands and salutes Old Glory) movies, does that count?
Great video!
With a twin engine and a little experience there is no need for a lasso. Twin engine is more effective than a bow thruster, so in almost any condition you can bring a ship alongside...
@will simmons just adjust the speed astern for every engine. In this way you will get a vector in each direktion and with the speed you like. For example, if you want to go alongside with starbord side just use the port engine astern. The stern will then turn towards the berth. To come parallel again just also use the starbord engine astern, or the port engine ahead.
But anyhow, for single engine without bowthruster it is a good way...
@will simmons Hi Will, just to avoid misunderstandings - I do not want to blame or shame anyone, I hope you are not angry about my comments. That is what I want to avoid under any circumstances. 😃
I am a harbour pilot, and I do this manoeuvre several times a week with much bigger ships, with more windaffected area (Of course normally with thrusters, but sometimes they are defect).
Of course, it requires a certain amount of power, depending on the wind force. Also the distance between the two propellers should be big enough to give an effect. But I think in most cases it will be sufficient. And of course, for any manoeuvre there is a limit. If the wind or the current is too strong, then it won't work. But then it will be also difficult to throw the lines. 😂
Of course thruster is helpfull as well, and I am missing one on my single engined 10 m steel boat. But on the other side we usually bring big RoRo vessels alongside with wind forces of up to 5 bft from the side, without tug assistance. So why shouldn't it be possible with a smaller boat. The worst what could happen is that you have to turn that much towards the birth, that the stern of the boat is almost alongside in a 90 degree angle (greek manoeuvre), before you can make fast the first line. But as soon as the first line is fast ashore, again it should be possible to bring her alongside.
By the way, just to avoid misunderstandings - of course it is not possible to go alongside always parrallel while having wind or current from the side. You will need to come to a (for example) 45 degree angle, until you are alongside with the stern or bow, depending on your way of approach.
Will try to find a video that shows, what I mean.
This video, unfortunately in german language, shows what I mean. They did not use the thruster, only the two engines.
th-cam.com/video/bLdXztKZLz0/w-d-xo.html
This one shows the manoeuverability of a twin engine in windy condition without using bowthruster (at least I have not recognized)
th-cam.com/video/KnTVlozM01E/w-d-xo.html
@will simmons Hi Will, glad to know that there is no misunderstanding. It is allways a bit difficult by writing only.
Regarding your example - that would really be a bit difficult. Not, to bring her inside, but to keep her inside until you have the first line fast. The wind will push you away before you can make fast the line. But I am wondering if you are able to throw the line if it is that windy. 😃 Also, if it is that windy I am wondering if most Thrusters are powerful enough to push the lady against the wind. So, in my opinion - if you go in stern first, if necessary in a 90 degree angle, you could us the engine astern to keep her at the berth while mooring the first line. Recommend to use a short stern line, not a spring. And with one stern line secured, you can turn her with the twin engine. At least, that would be the way I would do it in heavy wind condition.
By the way, this kind of manoeuvre (90 degree angle) you cannot do with big ships, the load on the line would be too much, but with a boat it should work like that.
And just to say - I have no experience with small twin engine boats, as my one is single engined. But even with my single engined boat I would do it in that way in heavy wind condition.
And just to confirm, we are still talking about a single handed manoeuvre, there is only one person on the boat, correct? Unlike in the video, where is a helmsman additional to the "mooring man"? I am wondering if it is possible to do the mooring manoeuvre in the video in heavy wind condition by one man only...
@will simmons Hi Will, thank you for your kind response. Would appreciate if you could tell me your experience. Wish you allways enough underkeel clearance! 😃👍
Excellent
Just anover how-to video to keep the crew from each overs froats.
What???
Hahaha
Lol do it in the wind with a tight slip like most of us deal with...
Thanks Jon.
Methane 😂
2:06
👍🏻👍🏻
that's good when you are single handed
Where is the screaming kids, angry wife and barking dog? Yeah and all the other boats, wind, rain...etc...
"there is no rush" LOL
MR Thegreat: Can I suggest planning is the key.
200 yards from the dock, put the dog below, get the kids to put the fenders out, brief your wife, then brief the whole family and tell them what your get out/escape plans are if it goes wrong. Speak clearly and concisely, tell them you won’t shout at them but will give loud clear commands that you have agreed on.
Oh yes and if it’s windy and raining make sure you didn’t skip on foul weather clothing for the family... You didn’t think boating was going to be cheap and easy did you???
The infamous 24 8 figures cleat knots...
The easier and more professional way to work your lines is to use the forward spring and to never never never surge the line by coming in and out of gear
how bout a small grapple hook (maybe of heavy plastic?) just on the end of the line to throw way over to the water on the other side! a much longer reach; just make sure no one is around there, lol
awesome
HaHa Ha. Those type of conditions are a once in a lifetime where I boat. No standing around himing and hawing. Additionally if I tried to secure my boat initially by the either end the opposite end would be off in the next county in seconds.
Super long dock, no other boats, twin engines, no wind and bow thrusters. Lets see you get in a finger slip full of other boats and a single engine with a 15knt wind at your port....
@@Couchlover47 Literally any sea going boat will come across a 15kt wind and a busy marina fairly often
If I had a boat like that, I would have people that do this for me or couldn't stay offshore past noon so I would have time to get boat back home to clean it up.
Next video; How not to be a boating nerd, by using too many, too small of fenders!! Geez, I think you have enough room for another six fenders!!
kingg213 hey I have a 19 with 6 lmao
Yeah, there's no way that would work for me. I'd probably end up smashed into the dock with the rope tangled round my prop :/
Why don't you try this in strong wind?
Sorry jet boat you are on your own . 🤣
If you know how to drive a jet boat, you won't have any issue getting to the dock in that nice weather. Would be harder in high winds though.
Big hands have nothing to do with it (in denial)...
WysteriaGuitar - don’t fret......it’s never about size....it’s the motion in the ocean that counts! (When lassoing a cleat of course).
@@zk9058 you wrote 'clit' wrong ...
So many fenders,no current,no wind...
Ivan Novak I bet that’s not their boat it was rented just for this video . Just buy a docking stick and your good
Sir those are cavles and if I threw a line that on a tug you'd get laughted at
Great if you don't mind taking all day to dock.
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