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he boat against the dock. \u00a0Waste cap to starboard? \u00a0Back in and lay the starboard side against the dock. \u00a0What could be simpler?<\/p>\nObserving\u00a0the “D” dock pump out station is\u00a0quite educational; sometimes its\u00a0down right humorous. \u00a0There are only two sides to the dock, which pretty much limits the number of docking options. \u00a0The north side of the dock (typically the leeward side) is pretty straight forward. \u00a0There is clear water all around, and it’s just a matter of pulling up to the dock and using one or more lines to keep from blowing away. \u00a0Most of the fun happens on the south side of the dock! \u00a0That’s are area bounded on three sides by the pump out dock, the cross dock, and the row of boats. \u00a0When you really think about it, there are only two options available to dock there. \u00a0Either pull straight in using\u00a0forward or back in using astern propulsion. \u00a0Which option generally depends on which side of the boat the waste cap is on. \u00a0Waste cap to port? \u00a0Pull straight in and lay the port side of the boat against the dock. \u00a0Waste cap to starboard? \u00a0Back in and lay the starboard side against the dock. \u00a0What could be simpler?<\/p>\n
With things as simple as that, why do you\u00a0see people trying to complete\u00a0“U turns” inside the area bounded on three sides by the dock, cross dock, and a row\u00a0of boats? With that question in mind, here are a few techniques to make docking at the D Dock pump out station safe, easy, and not\u00a0entertainment worthy.<\/p>\n
The first thing to keep in mind; if you go in frontwards, depart backwards. \u00a0If you approach backwards, depart frontwards. \u00a0On a typical Marina Bay day, the wind will push\u00a0t![\"Forward](\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Forward-Docking-208x300.jpg\")
he boat towards the dock. \u00a0Let it help. \u00a0Approach at a slight angle to the dock. \u00a0As you get close, turn slightly away from the dock. \u00a0Try to end up two or three feet away from the dock with the bow slightly to windward. \u00a0Assuming port prop walk, when you go into reverse the prop walk will tend to bring the stern towards the dock and the wind will push the bow in. \u00a0Get a line to the dock fro![\"Reversing](\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Reversing-Out-191x300.jpg\")
m the stern and you are good. \u00a0If there is any wind, the bow is held in place from wind pressure.<\/p>\n
Too depart, use a dock line with no knots, loops, or eye splices. \u00a0The line should go
\nfrom the bow of the boat, around a cleat on the dock, and back to the bow of the boat. \u00a0Place the boat in forward at a low RPM with\u00a0the wheel turned slightly to the dock. \u00a0The force of the bow line and prop wash moves the stern away slowly away from the dock. \u00a0When enough of an angle has be achieved, reverse away from the dock, making sure the bow line is clear.<\/p>\n
Coming To depart, back up on a spring line running forward from the stern. \u00a0When the bow has a sufficient angle off the dock, go forward carefully while releasing the line. \u00a0Turning the wheel slightly into the dock when transitioning into forward moves the stern clear of the dock. \u00a0Immediately straighten the wheel to depart.<\/p>\n These two simple docking\/departure techniques are all you need for successful windward docking at the D dock pump out station. \u00a0No more do you need to attempt nearly impossible turns in limited space! \u00a0Instead, you can sit back and enjoy the entertainment others offer. \u00a0Next time, we’ll look at docking techniques for the leeward side.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Observing\u00a0the “D” dock pump out station is\u00a0quite educational; sometimes its\u00a0down right humorous. \u00a0There are only two sides to the dock, which pretty much limits the number of docking options. \u00a0The north side of the dock (typically the leeward side) is … Continue reading ![\"Backin](\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Backin-In-220x300.jpg\")
into the dock in reverse is essentially the same. \u00a0Go into reverse well clear of everything. \u00a0Back within\u00a0two to three feet of ![\"Forward](\"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Forward-Out.jpg\")
<\/a>the dock then\u00a0bring the boat to a stop with the bow slightly to
\nwindward. \u00a0Let the wind finish the docking. \u00a0Again, get a stern line ashore\u00a0and let the wind take care of the bow.<\/p>\n