4 Simple Rules to Prevent Common Docking Mishaps
As seasoned boaters, we understand the joys as well as the problems and concerns of owning and caring for a boat. We've been on the highs and lows of boating ownership, and know the struggles that can occur. Experienced or not, docking a boat can be a slippery task for any boater. Regardless of the size of the boat, maneuvering your way in and out of the dock can be a tough job, that often results in damage to docks and boats alike. But it doesn’t have to be that difficult if you follow a few simple rules. 1. Slow and Steady Wins the Race Some captains tend to try to show how efficiently they can shift and throttle. But even the most experienced boat drivers can be tripped up, either by misjudging distance, drift and vector, or by stalling their engines at shifting points, rendering the boat a helpless victim of its undirected momentum. Never approach a dock any faster than you want to hit it. A slow, steady approach is the best way to avoid unnecessary damage. 2. Commun...