Physics of Docking - Tying to a Cleat (MOB Review)

Latest episode of Physics of Docking - Tying to a Cleat with a Man Overboard (MOB) review. For additional details pertinent to this video please read the description below. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video. We hope you have enjoyed the entire Physics of Docking series as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. Docking is a skill every boater needs to become comfortable with, it sets the tone for the trip when you depart and stays in your thoughts long after you have landed. The positioning skills we have reviewed should make your close quartering maneuvering more effective. Once you arrive, it is important to secure your vessel by tying the lines to the cleats on the docks. There are many opinions on what lines should be deployed and in what order. Most trawler owners like to get the closest spring line on first – midship running aft, which, when secured automatically pulls your hull alongside the dock as you move forward. With one line attached you can complete the tying process by securing the other lines necessary. Cleats are the land anchor that allow you to tie up and rest assured -whether you are remaining on board or intend to leave your vessel unattended. Knowing that your lines are tied up properly provides peace of mind. Like parking your car on a hill and knowing you should turn your front tires so if you roll back, they will rest against the curb and buttoning it up by setting your parking brake. It is important to tie up with a plan that is simple and consistent. Tying each line in the same manner will also make it easier to untie when you depart. Some people like to do a complete wrap around the cleat first, before crossing. Some feel that one “lock” is all you need to snug down. The method Douglas uses is proven with double cross overs two locks to the cleat. We also stress the importance of thinking about a safe departure by planning to have the last line to undo looped around the cleat so it can be flipped off from onboard. As a bonus, we have included a discussion between Jeff and Douglas on Man Over Board preparation, sharing some ideas on how you can practice this on your own boat by turning it into an exercise to practice and improve. When you have an emergency, and a MOB is about the biggest emergency you can have, blast the horn five times and toss the floatation device into the water. It is imperative that you have the presence of mind to keep direct eye contact on the swimmer so you know where to recover them. Rehearse how you find your way back. Your wake as the best clue to return to the path you were running. Swift retrieval and recovery is critical. The person in the water is likely in shock, mostly incapacitated and helpless. You should have a game plan on how you can increase their floatation support and lift this water drenched person safely back on board. The Lifesling products are now very common, but just having the device is not good enough, you also need a block and tackle means that will give you the purchase necessary to do some heavy lifting in a safe and stable manner. You can avoid getting into this life-threatening predicament by requiring every person who goes out on deck to wear an inflatable vest or life jacket. Insist that no one goes out alone without letting another person know. The “insider” must watch the “outsider’s” movements and be there to welcome them back inside. Another tip: Don’t “go” by hanging over the side. It’s cleaner and safer to relieve yourself by sitting on the toilet. Getting back to a more pleasant topic, if you look closely, you will see a special visitor who photo- bombed our production with an impromptu guest appearance – can you find this segment? Thank you for your time, your comments and your thumbs up. This has been educational for us from the production side and we’d like to close by once again thanking you for watching and thanking all of those folks who have been involved in this production. #PhysicsofDocking #JMYS #Nordhavn #Trawler For more information please visit: http://jmys.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmerrillyachtsales/?fref=nf Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/merrillyachts Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmystrawlers/ Get in touch with Jeff via Email: Jeff@JMYS.com or Cell: +1 949.355.4950 Music: This Uplifting Music - Original_Soundtrack - Audiojungle.net