How to Dock a Catamaran on a T-Head (A Complete Guide)

CATAMARAN SAILING CONFIDENCE | ONLINE COURSE (4.86/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 1,336 Reviews): https://www.nauticed.org/sailing-courses/view/catamaran-sailing-confidence A complete, practical guide to docking a twin-engine catamaran on a T-head (T-dock/face dock/Fuel Dock). We combine all the key techniques—spin in place, 45° approach, bow-line-first, ferry-glide sideways, and reverse-in—and show how to choose the right method for headwind, tailwind, and off-/on-dock winds. Clear, repeatable steps you can use on Lagoon, Leopard, Fountaine Pajot, Bali, and other cats. What you’ll learn Approach logic: ◽️When to use a 45° approach, when to back in, and when to ferry-glide parallel. ◽️Engine control: Opposing-engine timing, neutral pauses, and low-RPM finesse for tight marinas. ◽️Wind strategy: Headwind vs. tailwind vs. blow-off/blow-on—how to let wind help (not hurt). ◽️Line order that works: Fast bow loop to stop the blow-off, then stern and spring lines for control. ◽️Fenders & setup: Height, spacing, and where to stand crew for clean hand-offs. ◽️Abort & reset: How to read a bad setup early, bail out safely, and re-approach with control. ◽️Common mistakes (and fixes): Over-throttling, losing the bow, drifting past the slot, line-handling errors. Practice plan: Simple drills to build muscle memory before busy fuel docks or crosswinds. Chapters ✅Approach & risk checks • Choosing the method for today’s wind ✅Spin-in-place refresher • 45° approach (headwind) ✅Wind pinning you onto the dock (hold parallel, make fast) ✅Wind blowing you off the dock (bow-line-first sequence) ✅Tailwind strategy: pass the slot, reverse-in, align with opposing engines ✅Lines & fenders—fast, safe hand-offs • Abort & try again ✅Quick practice routine Who this is for: New cat owners, charter skippers, and monohull sailors moving to cats who want calm, drama-free T-head landings in real marinas. Next step: If this helped, save the video and check out our full Catamaran Maneuvering course for deeper drills, checklists, and docking scenarios. #catamaran #sailing #docking