| Here are some of the easy steps to follow when | | | | and the dock is not advisable. The boat will move |
| docking a sailboat to prevent damaging accidents and | | | | easily because it is on water. Putting any part of your |
| collision: approach the dock at a shallow angle, tie the | | | | body will only cause accidents and injuries to you. |
| fenders on the lifelines, never put any part of your | | | | Step on the dock |
| body between the boat and the dock, step on the | | | | Stepping onto the dock is advised over leaping on it. |
| dock, and toss the dock lines to a helper. | | | | When you leap, there will be a tendency for you to |
| Properly docking a sailboat is very important for any | | | | exert force that will cause the boat to move. Simply |
| sailor. This is to avoid damages and accidents during | | | | stepping applies minimal force compared to leaping. |
| the docking position. Although sailboat docking may be | | | | Stepping is also safer and provides a more stable |
| easy, it is still important to know the common, yet | | | | balance. For you to be able to step well, it is important |
| helpful, tips to properly dock a sailboat in an appropriate | | | | to step when the sailboat is really close to the dock so |
| position. | | | | you can step onto it steadily. |
| Approach the dock at a shallow angle | | | | Toss the dock lines to a helper |
| The first step to sailboat docking is to approach the | | | | Tossing the deck lines to a helper is a great help. Do |
| dock at a shallow angle while fully in control of the | | | | not forget to tie the rope onto the cleat yourself |
| boat. The boat must be at a minimal level upon | | | | before tossing it. Often times a helper does not tie the |
| approaching the dock to avoid the sailboat from | | | | rope as tightly as you want it to be. So make sure you |
| bumping the dock. In cases that the sailboat's docking | | | | tie it yourself for security. |
| speed is fast, never rely on the reverse gear. | | | | You must also remember to always watch out for the |
| Tie the fenders onto the lifelines | | | | level of the tide. Always provide enough rope |
| Double check that you tie the fenders onto the lifelines. | | | | allowance and docking distance. This is to ensure that |
| Also, secure the bow dock line forward onto the | | | | your boat will remain on the appropriate position even |
| anchor cleat. Before getting too close to the dock, | | | | during the changes of tide levels. Always pay attention |
| attach the stern line at an aft cleat. This serves as | | | | to every little detail when practicing your docking skills |
| your support. | | | | and upon leaving the dock. Mastering these docking |
| Never put any part of your body between the boat | | | | skills will prevent you from having embarrassing |
| and the dock | | | | crashes. |
| Putting any part of your body in the middle of the boat | | | | |