5 Essential Tips for Docking with Inexperienced Crew | Mediterranean Sailing + Secret Submarine Cave

Learn how to successfully dock your yacht in the Mediterranean with an inexperienced crew. In this episode, Captain James from Sailing Virgins shares 5 crucial tips that will transform your crew from liability to asset when docking in crowded marinas. After mastering these docking techniques, we set sail to discover a stunning hidden anchorage featuring an incredible submarine cave perfect for cliff jumping and swimming. Our Mediterranean sailing adventure concludes on the beautiful island of Ibiza, where we dock right in the heart of the harbour. ⚓ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction: Docking challenges in the Med 00:55 - The 5 essential tips overview 01:00 - Tip 1: Give everyone a specific job 02:04 - Breaking down crew roles (stern lines, slime lines, roaming fenders) 02:46 - Tip 2: Position your strongest crew to windward 03:35 - Tip 3: Safety briefing - Don't try to save a 25-ton boat! 04:22 - Tip 4: Proper fender placement and the "Wayne Gretzky rule" 05:12 - Tip 5: Prepare your lines for throwing 05:47 - Quick recap of all 5 tips 06:09 - Discovering the submarine cave anchorage 06:40 - Swimming and exploring the hidden bay 🛥️ KEY DOCKING TIPS COVERED: - How to assign crew roles effectively - Why windward line security is critical - Fender placement strategies (equidistant and equal height) - Professional line preparation techniques - Safety considerations for inexperienced crew 📍 LOCATIONS FEATURED: - Mediterranean docking procedures - Secret anchorage with submarine cave - Ibiza harbour 💡 CREW BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS: - "Everyone needs a job" - Clear role assignment - "Peru" - What the French call last-minute scrambling (avoid it!) - The "Wayne Gretzky rule" for roaming fenders - anticipate where you need to be - Why your windward line is mission-critical Whether you're chartering in the Mediterranean or sailing with friends and family, these professional tips will help you dock safely and confidently every time. 🔔 Subscribe for more Mediterranean sailing tips and adventures! #SailingVirgins #MediterraneanSailing #DockingTips We at Sailing Virgins are creating instructional videos on how to sail that aren’t lame! Join us as we travel through the Caribbean, Croatia, Tahiti, and more and show you the ropes, literally. ---- We are the world's #1 sailing school for millennials-lessons, courses, classes in the Caribbean, Croatia, and Tahiti.