How to Dock Single Handed? | Single Handed Docking - EP12
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ย. 2024
- In this episode Pete, a very experienced yachtie who has lived on his boat for decades, shows us how he brings his boat into the dock.
If you're new to docking, do is slowly, safely and securely!
What must I think about before I dock my boat? How do I tie up my boat?
Learn to understand the influences of wind and current when you're docking your boat.
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I find it very cavalier of you to jump on the dock without a line holding you to the dock and unreasonable that you board without a line on the dock which can be released once you are under way.
I think the wind onto dock was taking care of that, although that wouldn't be me.
Very nice explanation. One tiny suggestion (i know, the best seaman aren't on the boat lol😂): you're showing how to tie on a cleat. The final hitches are better done reverse, such that the lines run parallel. It makes for a smaller knot, it unties more easily, it won't come loose, and you only need one of them (if it's unclear what I'm saying, on YT, search for "cleat hitch", there are some excellent vids).
Alternatively, run the lines back to the boat, in many cases that makes for an easier departure.
When laying out lines ready for deployment I like to be able to see the tail ends hanging inside.
Tks mate for the video. However, jumping of a boat which is still in motion seems not a good idea to me…. But nobody is perfect. Cheers!
Yes, can understand your concerns, however, there are times, (when you're on your own) there's just no other way.
The trick is to ensure you're safe to do so, and you'd never leave your boat without a secure grasp of at least one mooring line. :)
btw. I NEVER get off the boat with no lines tied. Watching from the dock while my boat drifts away is bad enough. But in a crowed marina. Ugh!
How the hell do I get ties to dock if I’m buy myself and no dock boys if I stay on the boat
@@richardbastin3647
What I do.
Ready lines. Tied fore and aft.
Motor gently up so one side is parallel to the dock. Steer to make the stern touch the dock next to a cleat. Boat should be stopped. Closer to the dock at the stern.
Quickly Reach over and cleat aft line to the dock. Secure it. Stay on the boat .
Return to the helm. Engine forward slow pulling against the aft dock line.
Boat will slowly swing to the dock.
With power left on, go forward (on the boat OR the dock. )
Secure the bow dock line.
Shut engine down.
Mess with all the lines till you’re content.
This works for me even with adverse current or wind.
Always solo. No problem
Trick is to use the engine to hold the boat in place pulling against the secured aft dock line.
Now you have plenty of time to go forward and cleat the bow line.
And if you miss the dock cleat you’re drifting out of control into other boats.
@@RustyKnorr
You missed the part where I said the boat is stopped before you reach out to clear the aft dock line.
Super helpful, mates. 🤙🏽 Cheers!
Have you neglected those that have a long keel ?
Pete’s boat looks like a PS-a 37’? No fair using this guy as an example. That is one on the hardest boats to maneuver in a Marina and he does it with too much accuracy and finesse. He knows his boat well. Bravo!
I was wondering what it was, IMHO she is beautiful.
I have a friend with a PS25 and know he talks about how difficult it can be to dock.
Yet he still makes it look easy to the rest of us.
kind of a mess tying onto those dock cleats. It should be less turns and much more simple. I'd show you a video but I'm in the comment section. Sorry to be so picky, but I work part time as an assistant harbormaster, and I'm always amazed at the variety and complexity of the docking tie ups.
In the come island world. , we throw the eye onto the dock cleats and make off on the boat. Nice job thou.qw
he comes into the dock and places his boat nicely ahead of the boat to his stern - then he ties up and there is no boat (or dock for that matter) to his stern!
The cleat thing is totally wrong so going off the boat without a line..
The rest I think it’s a good explanation
A couple of questions. First, with the breeze blowing on to the dock then why not dock starboard to so that you have the benefit of prop walk for departure. Second you discuss springing off the dock but don’t demonstrate it and instead simply push the boat off, why?
Hi David,
Hi David, good points on both counts. We're trying to demonstrate the principles of docking to people. And, asI'm sure you're aware, there's always room for variables. These videos are also just short intros. Not detailed versions that would cover all aspects of docking. We will, in time, be doing these with students.
Very good explanation of propwalk. Fair winds ~~~~_/) ~~~~~
What a beautiful boat..
Westsail 32?
Most definitely not a W32
Crealock 34👍👍
I fully agree with the comment made by @Misteribel
try with boat next to your docking and not in open water
why speed up the docking video? literally the most important part lol
Without Prejudice
Your "Practical" approach enables understanding.
It would appear one or two people want to go into argument, while A Captain Of a Yacht is looking out for Yacht Safety leaving the Dock, which he Obviously has prior experience, and, ease of Action in the circumstances encountered on the Day.
The Old Keep it simple stupid , otherwise known as K.I.S.S. is essential for beginners, while keeping in Mind, Build Overall Understanding!
As a result of reading comments , i have a Picture in my Mind of one commentator arguing wind direction, with the Wind, EnDangering his FAMILY, Yacht , and , CREW. It is NOT funny.
common!!
Good video, but only an expert should approach a dock that fast. Kind of showing off for a training video. Don't go any faster than you're prepared to hit something.
Hi Chuck,
Valid point. In this instance a bit of boat speed was needed with current and wind. 👍👍🙏🙏
Wrap those cleats about fifty more times. 🤡🤦♂️ Jeezus, people love to over wrap a cleat, ffs.
You're being unnecessarily rude and can't spell "mate".
Sorry maid, the most stupid explanation for the direction of prop walk.😂
First of all, a turning device push the water jet in every direction, like a circle, not only left or right. My 5 years old daughter know this. It doesn't matter if anti- or clockwise.
However, if the water jet encounters a resistance (boat hull) , the water pressure increases in front of this resistance. The resistance (boat hull) is pushed away by the higher water pressure. That's why the boat hull moves to the side.
That means we have a prop walk in forward gear and in reverse.
Although , the prop push the water much more effective to the front (keel) or back (rudder). Thats why its very efficient to steer in forward gear and normally the prop walk in forward gear isn't a problem.
This guy doesn't know how to do the knot, ahhh... English spagetti! :-)))))
Nothing good in this demonstration starting with getting off the boat without a line in hand.