Boat Docking 2.0

You can use parts of the first and second chapter for free. When buying the Full-Version you have access to all the content and the Simulator.

You have always wanted to know how to dock a boat? These techniques, as well as all other techniques are included in this interactive "Boat Docking Simulation" course and simulation.

All maneuvering techniques can be viewed step by step by means of interactive films or in the simulator, where you can try it under different conditions, like prop walk, wind, leeway, advance and more.

For example, various possible docking techniques are presented and explained. In addition to the basics such as boat types, leeway, prop walk , also common rookie mistakes are presented and explained. This is perfectly suited for presentation purposes.

It also contains exercises that can be performed with the crew whilst on board.

Basics: Crew instruction, Language on board, Safety on board, boat types, Marinas, Berths,

Cruise Technique: Basics, The Prop Walk, Leeway and advance, Influence of wind, leading technique, Prop wash, Lever effect, Power turn, The bow thruster, Rookie mistakes.

Docking: Alongside, Alongside with bow thruster, Springing on stern line, Springing on midspring , Springin on bowspring, Med Mooring, docking piles, docking at Finger jetties.

Undocking: Preparations, Springin off with bow spring, Springing off with stern line, Alongside with bow thruster, Mooring Basics, Undocking mooring systems, Undocking Amidspring, Undocking from piles, Undocking from Finger jetties.

Buoys: Mooring at buoy, departing off a buoy, utilize prop walk, with the stern.

Anchoring: The basics, anchoring maneuver, landfast, stern to pier.