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Some obvious, but often ignored guidelines to keep from injuring anyone when docking, with examples of what can go wrong.
[BoatUS, Alexandria, VA, USA]
A humorous descriptions of familiar docking mistakes, together with some tips - and a prayer.
[48º North, December 2004]
A series of short illustrated articles about handling various docking situations. Written for single-prop power boats, but applicable to sailboats.
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
An active yacht club′s manual for learning to sail and using the club′s boats. Includes detailed practical advice (no pictures) on leaving and approaching the dock in a keelboat, fendering, tying up,
[Washington Yacht Club, USA]
Here are tips on how to moor your yacht during hurricane season so that it will be there when you come back.
[Illywhacker, USA]
Brief tip on making sure your chafing gear allows air to circulate.
[SetSail, 12 October 2001]
A safe way to remove oil, grease and grime from boat fenders, cables, and all rubber, vinyl and plastics commonly found on boats.
[Intek Marine Technology, LLC, Fairfax, VA, USA]
Comparative test of telescoping poles with boathook, mop, squeegee and net attachments from Star brite, Taylor Made, Swobbit, Shurhold, and West Marine. 4 pages with photos and comparison chart.
[Practical Sailor, 15 August 2002]
Tables of recommended size of double braid nylon dock lines and splices, with advice on protecting them.
[Edward G. Bottrell, Glen Haven, NS, Canada]
[Vendor]
Nylon fabric tubes to protect anchor and dock lines. Velcro hooks on inside grip line and hold guard in place. Permanent or repositionable models.
[Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA, USA]The smoothness of your docking varies inversely with the number of people watching.
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