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One of the most important factors when docking, particularly in a new
location, is to first cut your engines or sails in the vicinity and allow
the boat to come to rest in the water. From that you can determine the
degree and direction of any current and the effect of windage. Knowing
these factors in advance can provide considerable assistance in using them
to your advantage rather than having them unexpectedly cause problems.
I've docked our 71 ft, 75 ton motorsailer sideways into an 85 foot dock
space by crabbing sideways on a good tidal flow. I do have a bow thruster
but she refuses to get into the cold water.
Regards,
Andina Marie Foster,
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