Make These Three Tests Before Docking Your Boat!

What visual signs will give you the ‘real-time’ reading of wind or current to help you dock your boat with precision? How can you tell if your engine will answer your commands when using docking speeds? Have you made a ‘drift rate’ test to choose the best approach to a pier or slip? Captain John is a 20+ year Coast Guard veteran, author, sailor, and professional boating instructor who shows you the simple, cut-to-the-chase sailing, docking, and navigation skills for safer boating worldwide. Visit his website at www.skippertips.com and sign up for free weekly sailing tips. Discover how to get instant access to hundreds of sailing articles, videos, eBooks, and much more!