How To Dock Single Handed (Sailing Virgins) Ep.03

From time to time you may need to bring a boat alongside with nobody but yourself. We find this single handed alongside method to be simple and efficient. For a detailed explanation of this method please check our blog post at:

http://info.sailingvirgins.com/sailing-virgins-blog-dec2017/single-handed-alongside

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This is an advanced method for experienced sailors only. If you screw it up you can hurt yourself. Take care. The blog post outlines some of the risk areas.

Here are the main parts to the method:

1. The Set Up (0:28) - which method you need to secure your bow and stern lines.
2. The Approach (2:41) - finding the slowest speed that still gives you steerage.
3. Securing (3:48) - going into reverse when about half a boat-length from your final desired position, having the boat inch forward, securing your stern line, locking it off, going into gentle forward, securing your spring, then walking forward and securing your bow line.
4. Finessing (5:00) - not really covered in this demonstration as there are so many different methods here. This method is about bringing your boat alongside and making it secure.

We hope you get something out of this and look forward to your comments.

Skipper James Kell is a Yachtmaster Instructor with the Royal Yachting Association. He runs Sailing Virgins, a Caribbean-based adventure sailing school dedicated to leveling up the sailing skills of people in their 20s and 30s. See https://sailingvirgins.com for information on courses.

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