Download or read book Captain John's DOCKING SECRETS written by John Jamieson and published by . This book was released on 2022-12-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain 'the Edge' to Dock Your Boat with ConfidenceHow can you master docking any boat shorthanded with rudder, engine, and a single spring line? What 'works-every-time' skills can you put into play, starting today, to boost your boat-handling abilities in a blustery breeze or strong current?Discover the insider secrets the pros use to make a bull's eye approach and land between two other boats, work with wind or current to make smoother landings, or take control in a docking emergency in case your engine stops or a line gets wrapped in your propeller.Captain John shows you how to:· Use one line to dock or un-dock your boat smooth and easy.· Protect your costly hull with 'sentinels' and 'line wrapping'.· Make an emergency landing at a pier with three easy steps.· Use your rudder alone to land a disabled boat inside a slip.· Tap into the little-known secret of R.E.S.T. for precision docking.· Slow down without an engine, using three secret techniques.· Prevent flooding emergencies with one simple step after tying up.Use this practical docking guide to gain the confidence you need for safer sailing or cruising anywhere in the world!