Section 19, Docking and Anchoring

Section 19, Docking and Anchoring

Figure 19–1 Docking under Sail

Set fenders Luff sails on final tack Coast to stop At desired place Good Luck on timing Set bow line first Wind can blow you back Watch boom Wind Parallel to Pier

Figure 19–2 Docking under Sail – Wind Onto Dock

Set fenders Approach on jib only Let jib fly Coast to stop Off the pier At desired place Good Luck on timing Wind will blow you onto the pier Wind onto the Pier

Figure 19–3 Backing Onto Dock

Figure 19–4 Backing onto Dock Using Anchor

Figure 19–5 Approaching a Dock under Sail

Figure 19–6 Leaving Dock Under Power

Figure 19–7 Backing Out of Slip

Anchored Sailboat

Section 19 Supplemental Illustrations

Docking Get at least one line attached to the dock Don’t damage the dock the boat the crew

Docking - 2 Plan ahead Check wind/current Check traffic Slow speed “Steerage” Ready to abort

Calm Wind

On Shore Wind

Head Wind

Offshore Wind

Stern Wind

Leaving under Sail (only) Only possible if wind is blowing off the dock Normally leave under power Raise jib But don’t sheet in (let it flog) Cast off all lines, except bow (stern if single handed) When clear, sheet in jib and sail off

Section 19, Docking and Anchoring