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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-07-2016, 14:22
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Posted By Cruisingscotts
Re: First Collision... how could I have avoided this?

Althought I certainly wouldn't put it as a first option, if you decide to try the spring on approach, I would advice leaving a line on the dock specifically for this set at the right length with the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-07-2016, 11:59
Replies: 120
Views: 21,057
Posted By Cruisingscotts
Re: First Collision... how could I have avoided this?

[So I can 'kick' my stern over opposite the direction of prop walk? Do you have a link? That sounds like an extremely useful technique]

Yes, if at all possible docking in a opposing wind or...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-07-2016, 10:26
Replies: 120
Views: 21,057
Posted By Cruisingscotts
Re: First Collision... how could I have avoided this?

Waiting woudl be number one, but thats not always possible. Something to practice is arresting momentum astern to push the stern opposite of your prop walk. Your prop walk will move the stern but...
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