Docking Techniques Seminar

Docking techniques for single engine boats with right hand turning propellers based on eight years of docking training courses conducted at the Maryland School of Sailing & Seamanship. This seminar was presented by Captain Tom Tursi who is author of the American Sailing Association's ASA118 Docking Endorsement textbook.

[lio-shai]

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00:00 - Intro
04:00 - Agenda
04:34 - Theory
05:02 - Pivot point
05:40 - Propeller direction
06:30 - propeller wash
07:33 - Rudder control of prop wash
08:30 - Prop walk
09:47 - Turning arc
10:30 - Tiller vs. wheel steering
11:18 - Effects of wind
12:08 - Effects of current
12:24 - Momentum
13:23 - Throttle speeds
14:04 - Throttle kicks
15:05 - Rudder position
16:04 - Standing turn
20:25 - Doubling a line
20:54 - Shifting gears
21:26 - Mooring lines
23:15 - Essential knots for docking
24:21 - Heaving a line
24:42 - Docking safety
25:55 - Crew assignments
27:47 - Glossary of some terms
29:36 - Mooring arrangements
29:44 - Mooring in a slip
32:08 - Parallel mooring with an anchor
32:52 - Mediterranean mooring
33:11 - Undocking
33:19 - Pre-departure preparations
36:19 - Parallel undocking, favorable wind
37:22 - Parallel undocking, wind opposed stern out
39:03 - Parallel undocking, wind opposed bow out
39:45 - Heading bow out of slip
43:22 - Backing out of slip bow to wind
45:45 - Backing out of slip stern to wind
47:07 - Parallel docking
47:20 - Pre-docking preparations
50:15 - Pre-docking options
51:15 - Parallel docking - Hemmed in dock with forward spring
55:45 - Parallel docking - Open dock with after spring
57:06 - Docking bow into slip
57:45 - Wide turn with crosswind
59:59 - Backing into slip
1:00:03 - Backing into slip principles
1:00:57 - Backing in - Portside approach, no wind
1:08:58 - Backing in - Portside approach, wind ahead
1:12:33 - Backing in - Portside approach, wind astern
1:14:33 - Backing in - Starboard approach, wind ahead
1:15:55 - Backing in - Starboard approach, wind astern
1:17:37 - Backing in - Other wind conditions
1:18:57 - Waterman’s spring line
1:20:39 - Docking summary

[nearlynativenursery]

Captain Tom Tursi, that was the best well described presentation on docking techniques I have watched. Thank you for this class and for offering it at no charge on youtube.

[theos]

I've watched this many times. Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this. You're making the waters safer and helping a lot of people

[CB-bgxy]

Many thanks for a very detailed lesson. I was looking for a instructor to learn how to dock a single inboard fixed with rudder and here it is. I reallly appreciate your time you have put into this lesson. One of the best instruction videos out there to follow and practice. Happy and safe boating.

[WalterKaan]

From all those who are not in Maryland (or even in USA) - thanks for a great series of videos!

[LeighWilliamatgoogle]

One of the best docking technique videos that I've come across. Excellent content. Thank you for creating and sharing this video.

[ivomirassi]

4:04 AGENDA

4:32 CHAPTER 1:
4:36 The Pivot point
5:38 Propeller Direction
6:24 Prop Wash
7:32 Rudder Control of Prop Wash
8:32 Prop Walk
9:47 Turning Arc
10:30 Wheel Steering vs Tiller
11:16 Wind effect
11:55 Current effect
12:18 Momentum
13:18 Throttle Speeds
13:54 Throttle Kicks
15:06 Rudder Position
15:59 *** Standing Turn
17:18 *** Standing Turn - Diagram
20:20 Doubling a Line
20:50 Shifting Gears
21:07 Mooring Lines
23:16 *** Knots for Docking - Check website: animatedknots
24:08 Heaving a Line
24:42 Docking Safety
25:55 Crew Assignments
27:42 Terms Glossary

29:35 CHAPTER 2: MOORING
29:41 Mooring in a Slip - Pylons
31:31 Crossed Stern Lines
31:42 Parallel Mooring: Pier
32:06 Parallel Mooring: Anchore
32:46 Mediterranean Mooring

33:07 CHAPTER 3: UNDOCKING
33:14 *** Pre-Departure Preparations
36:19 Parallel Undocking - Wind OUT the Dock
37:15 Parallel Undocking - Wind IN the Dock - *** Stern Out
38:56 Parallel Undocking - Wind IN the Dock - *** Bow Out
39:43 Pylons - Heading Bow out of Slip
43:11 Pylons - Backing Out of Slip Bow to Wind
45:33 Pylons - Backing Out of Slip Stern to Wind

47:10 CHAPTER 4: PARALLEL DOCKING
47:20 Pre-Docking Preparations
50:12 Parallel Docking Options
51:15 Parallel Docking - Hammed in Dock with Forward Spring
55:40 Parallel Docking - Open Dock with After Spring

57:06 CHAPTER 4: DOCKING BOW INTO SLIP (Pylons)
57:13 Docking Bow into a Slip - Steps
57:44 Docking Bow into a Slip - Diagram - Wide Turn with Crosswind

59:58 CHAPTER 5: DOCKING STERN INTO SLIP (Pylons)
1:00:03 Backing into Slip Principles
1:00:55 Scenario-1: Portside Approach No Wind
1:08:52 Scenario-2: Portside Approach Wind Ahead
1:12:30 Scenario-3: Portside Approach Wind Astern
1:14:30 Scenario-4: Starboard Approach Wind Ahead
1:15:49 Scenario-5: Starboard Approach Wind Astern
1:17:36 Other Wind Conditions
1:18:52 Waterman's Spring Line

1:20:31 CHAPTER 6: SUMMARY

[Eurus]

Thank you very much sir. Picked up my 1st boat, a 40 year old 25 foot single stright shaft right turning power boat APR 2013. Drove it 5 miles from launch point to marina, 5th boat in, tied up alone and haven't left the dock since. Looking forward to a few short trips. Prop walk, so that's what made me look good pulling in. Thank you for posting and doing such a great lesson.

[ericcoffin]

Thank you, Capt Tom, for a great (and free) detailed seminar! This is a great service to learning boaters like myself. Much appreciated.

[sassy]

Awesome! You sir are an ace instructor. I thought I would never understand propwalk until I watched this video. You are methodical and you know exactly what a novice may be thinking which makes you intuitive. Thank you:)!

[mussfamily]

Amazing content! I just purchased a 35' trawler with a single screw and I'm so happy I found this! Well done.

[joshb]

Just took ASA 118 yesterday. Regarding "Parallel Docking - Hemmed in Dock with Forward Spring "(52:00), our instructor demonstrated this maneuver with a bridle / one long line tied between bow and midship cleat. The bow crew used a boat hook to help place the line over the cleat. A little cumbersome for set up but worked like a charm.

[earthling]

Each boat is very different. I find an isolated buoy or anchor a fender at sea and practice coming up to it foward or reverse at different angles. Great practice with no risks.

[cindyh]

Excellent course from expert instructors. I took this course in person, they are great.

[elliowb]

Great instruction. Very methodical. CaptainTursi confirmed a number of things I've been doing and I learned a variety of new techniques and tips. Thank you very much!!

[rafaelcamilo]

Very instructive, detail oriented like not other. Simply the best.

[dougcowie]

Excellent. What a comprehensive coverage! Thank you for sharing.

[efetackno.]

Very much and many thanks, Sir, for this great explanation and offering for free out here. I am heading into an app to practice these theories and soon in real life onto the water. Looking forward to it. So, a part of your spirit in here will always be with me when I am docking in for the first time. Wishing u a happy living and fair winds.
Kindest regards,
Efkan

[henrycagle]

it is a art in docking properly. Take time to present your boat in arriving and departing from your slip or dock side.

[venreddy]

Great insights - thank you for the Video training and will try to practice, practice and practice!