Don’t let the unexpected ruin your Boating Holiday!
Taking your boat from your home port on a cruise from marina to marina or anchorage, is one of the best holidays you could ever imagine. Or, is it?
Boaters become comfortable docking and undocking from their own slip, but for many, fear sets in when they realize that they will need different docking skills for the variety of docks at the marinas they will visit on their boating holiday. Dock heights are different, approaches are different, winds and currents can work against you. Sometimes you have dock helpers, while other times you don’t. Each new location is a totally new experience. If you aren’t prepared and ready for these variables, your dream holiday can turn into a horror show.
Be Prepared
On the other hand, if you are prepared and know the different docking procedures that will make your experience less fearful, your holiday will be the enjoyable dream you expected.
The “Docking While Cruising” Lesson explains what to do for different docking scenerios and decribes in detail a simple method of docking any size or type of power boat that simplifies the docking procedure–No jumping, no bionics required. Doug’s FLIPP Line™ method allows you to dock much easier taking away the fear and anxiety. Adopt Doug’s FLIPP Line™ docking procedure and simplify docking for you and your First Mate.
Research before you leave home port
Just as docks are different at different marinas, marinas themselves are all different. Some are basic offering very little, while others are 5-Star offering features from water and ice to swimming pools, pubs, internet and much more. It is most important to find out ahead of time what they offer before reserving a slip. Once settled in, it is also important to discuss all the rules and procedures so there are no surprises–like BBQ rules, pet rules, garbage and recyling procedures. There are dozens of topics to discuss all covered in the “Docking While Cruising” Lesson. Knowing ahead of time what to ask is half the battle.
Security and Safety
This is a subject that is often overlooked when travelling on your boat. You need to make sure you, your crew and your boat are secure and safe at all times. It is important to know the marina security, as well as what to do in an emergency while in the harbour. Simplify your procedures, so everyone aboard knows what to do in an emergency, when in new surroundings where you don’t know the streets or local emergency services. This is all covered in the “Docking While Cruising” Lesson.
The “Docking While Cruising” Lesson
Also covered are tying tips, boarding tips, handling shore cords, laundromats, washrooms and more. It explains how to choose the right marina and how to be prepared, if you stop at anchorages on your route.
The “Docking While Cruising” Lesson is suitable for power and sail to prepare you for all the various dock configurations and styles that you will encounter while cruising. It is intended to follow the docking eesson for your specific drive system. Each Boat Docking Lesson covers in great detail the step-by-step process for you and your First Mate to Dock Your Boat and secure it.
Order “Docking While Cruising” Lesson today
Take the unknown out of your boating holiday and set out with confidence knowing you are prepared.
23 pages of Tips for Power Boaters Docking While Cruising
