This is by far the most helpful video on docking I’ve encountered. It also considered singlehanded options which I usually need to search for and there’s not much of them shared on youtube. The animation is slow and the creator is great at explaining things in a calm manner. This is the best channel about sailing in general. Thanks a lot ❤️
The first part, departure, is excellent in all respects. The second part less so. Getting a crew member on the dock is risky, and may put the boat in a bad situation - now short a crew member (remember, many trips are done with perhaps two persons on board). I strongly suggest the sexond part be as thorough as the first part with focus on simple use of appropriate lines to be replaced when the boat is essenrially secure along the dock. Many boats do not have a cleat mitships; an alternative needs to be addressed. Perhaps also some “don’t do this because …”. As it stands, one of the most instructive videos available.
thanks so much for the great feedback and posting on these relevant topics. We are looking at a follow-up episode and have taken into consideration all the helpful points that have been sent in... much appreciated
thanks for watching and adding such great comments, much appreciated. It is quite a recent video so the views are getting there, thanks to input from folks like yourself
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 That makes sense. I was referring to the diagram at 2:05. General recommendation is to lead a dock line (whether stern, bow, spring or breast) to the far bit of the dock cleat, wherever possible
And another thing....😉. How about adding two additional more targeted vids to this good but generic one? It would be a series and generate much more traffic. Everyone hoovers up docking vids. 1. Docking approach strategies for open and also closed berths in the spectrum of cardinal directions of wind and tidal streams? Reverse or forward in the fairway, then whether to stop/change direction or go straight into finger. How to approach open fingers (you can see it) or closed ones (you have to round it) again in varying winds and streams. Maybe with plan B escapes. Version one of this would be in finger berths, as is this video. Later you could add hammerhead/side on berths. Then maybe European stern to (walls) type berthing in this different wind directions. 2. More on berthing line strategies (which first and second lines on for different conditions and crews). Blowing on/off or in/out. Maybe with cross tide/wind as in your example here. Eg. Blowing off? Get a midships line on the first (end) cleat whether going in backward or forward. So the 1. mainly for the skippers and 2. mainly for crew. Just subd
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 yeah that's another thing. I was subbed and didn't unsub but for some reason Google decided to mess with your followers and dropped me off. You might mention at the end of your vids for people to check they are still subbed. PS there's an error in my Eg..... The midline for blown off berths obviously only works when surging into a finger berth, it works in either reverse or forward in blown off side-to docking.
"slow is pro" and "never approach a dock faster than you want to hit it"... two pieces of advice good skippers will tell you. Another great exercise is to go out on a calm day, out of the marina, throw a fender overboard and practise picking it up. Thanks for watching
It's a good video, but I completely disagree with your assertion that skippers are being "instructed" how they should Dock by marinas. I mean think. How likely is it that a rando in the marina office can trump a ships master? Think of the liability issues, should the manoeuvre go wrong. Hint: everything is always the ship's master's responsibility. No. Absolutely not. The "bows in starboard to" information is simply a description of which side to fender up. Not an order. You are simply being told that, in this berth, you'll be starboard to if you go in bows first and port to if you reverse in. If you interpret this as an instruction, you are constraining your berthing options and may precisely ring-fence the most appropriate strategies out and be left with failed docking by using the wrong approach. Conventions differ. In the UK it's practically unheard of to hear the prefix "stern in, xxx to....." But many many people do reverse in...... because that's the best manouvre for the current conditions and berth.
Greetings and thanks for contributing... Maybe I was not clear as to what "instruction" I was referring to. The reference was applicable only to the tying up method i.e. using the dock cleat and nothing else. For everything else, I agree with your comments, it's up to the skipper. Marinas could have regulations regarding how much line is left on docks and how it is stored.
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 Just a form of words. You triggered me because Sooooo many people I sail with believe they don't have the options afforded by reversing in available to them because the marina said port side in forward.... For your readers, they just mean "port side WHEN GOING in forward" so that you can picture in your brain which side to fender up. Lastly, can you add this from me. Crew... Don't constrain your skipper to the wrong strategy. Pre-fender BOTH sides with pontoon height fenders tied to the lower safety wire. Then pull all fenders up and hang them over the top safety wire to make them boat/toe rail height. When you KNOW which is the docking side (because your skipper has eyeballed it and the docking conditions), flip the dock side's fenders back to pontoon height. You might also like to "line up" both bow cleats and both stern cleats for the same reason. The midship line is usually the first and most important line needed when being blown off, but may not be needed when blowing on, so prep that last.
2:30 This entire animation sequence is wrong. The line is going to the wrong ear of that cleat. In one section, it's simply impossible that the line will hold at all. You absolutely MUST rework that animation. Terrible.
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 it isn't. I watched for that specifically. Watch again. In any case, at least it's unclear, Which is the death nell for instructive animations
Apologies, your original comment made reference to 2:30... Moving on to 2:56, if I was doing an instructional on how to tie up, then yes, I would need to have it around the far ear, and will need to amend the clip. Your comments could lead to viewers researching the finer points of OXO and that's a good thing. This particular line you are referring to is not meant to keep the boat from forward movement, that's what the spring line will do. This is to prevent the stern from moving off. In my opinion, if you take a look at the view from above, the angle is not so wide that you could say the line will not hold. Anyway, any discussion is good discussion and could potentially help someone else.
This is by far the most helpful video on docking I’ve encountered. It also considered singlehanded options which I usually need to search for and there’s not much of them shared on youtube. The animation is slow and the creator is great at explaining things in a calm manner.
This is the best channel about sailing in general.
Thanks a lot ❤️
such amazing comments, thanks so much, you have helped our channel grow
Excellent video! Some really sensible ideas here - like dipping the line for more control getting it over the cleat!
yeah, who would have thought... Thanks so much for the great feedback
Also, centering rudder while docked to minimize chafe if there’s a current. never occurred to me.
@@jamesstrom6991 it's amazing how strong water can be
nice to see the demo done in fresh air. short and to the point
The first part, departure, is excellent in all respects. The second part less so. Getting a crew member on the dock is risky, and may put the boat in a bad situation - now short a crew member (remember, many trips are done with perhaps two persons on board).
I strongly suggest the sexond part be as thorough as the first part with focus on simple use of appropriate lines to be replaced when the boat is essenrially secure along the dock. Many boats do not have a cleat mitships; an alternative needs to be addressed. Perhaps also some “don’t do this because …”.
As it stands, one of the most instructive videos available.
thanks so much for the great feedback and posting on these relevant topics. We are looking at a follow-up episode and have taken into consideration all the helpful points that have been sent in... much appreciated
usefull and well timed seeming as my engine now running will use this information to set up my journeys
looking forward to your updates, glad to hear things are on the move
Fantastic graphics 🎉
great stuff, thanks so much
wow...this video has not enough views!!! Really helpful thank you!
thanks for watching and adding such great comments, much appreciated. It is quite a recent video so the views are getting there, thanks to input from folks like yourself
Superb. Very informative. A post graduate lesson.
fantastic, thanks for sharing amazing comments
Really great detail, thank you
sorry for the late response. Thanks so much for your great feedback, much appreciated
Very well done! Thank you
thanks so much, very motivating to read such positive feedback
great talk
Nice video. Very informative. I miss your live adventures
much appreciated, thank you... we also miss our adventures, need to take care of family issues right now
This is great! Sharing now.
amazing, thank so much, makes such a difference to the channel
Best video ever!
Best comment ever!
the stern line should be led to the aft bit on the dock cleat
yes, you are correct, small oversight on my part as our stern overshoots the dock and we have no choice but to tie up as such
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 That makes sense. I was referring to the diagram at 2:05. General recommendation is to lead a dock line (whether stern, bow, spring or breast) to the far bit of the dock cleat, wherever possible
And another thing....😉.
How about adding two additional more targeted vids to this good but generic one? It would be a series and generate much more traffic. Everyone hoovers up docking vids.
1. Docking approach strategies for open and also closed berths in the spectrum of cardinal directions of wind and tidal streams? Reverse or forward in the fairway, then whether to stop/change direction or go straight into finger. How to approach open fingers (you can see it) or closed ones (you have to round it) again in varying winds and streams.
Maybe with plan B escapes.
Version one of this would be in finger berths, as is this video. Later you could add hammerhead/side on berths.
Then maybe European stern to (walls) type berthing in this different wind directions.
2. More on berthing line strategies (which first and second lines on for different conditions and crews). Blowing on/off or in/out. Maybe with cross tide/wind as in your example here.
Eg. Blowing off? Get a midships line on the first (end) cleat whether going in backward or forward.
So the 1. mainly for the skippers and 2. mainly for crew.
Just subd
amazing suggestions, thanks so much. Good to hear from you again
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 yeah that's another thing. I was subbed and didn't unsub but for some reason Google decided to mess with your followers and dropped me off.
You might mention at the end of your vids for people to check they are still subbed.
PS there's an error in my Eg..... The midline for blown off berths obviously only works when surging into a finger berth, it works in either reverse or forward in blown off side-to docking.
Very clever you two! Great instructional video! Hope you dont mind if I share it :) Stay well. xoxo
Hi, so good to hear from you and thanks for the great comments, yes! please share 😁😁
Great video! How long did take for you take create this?
😂 great comments thank you... This was 4 weeks, around 4/5 hours a day
where can someone learn to make these maneuvers without risking property damage?
"slow is pro" and "never approach a dock faster than you want to hit it"... two pieces of advice good skippers will tell you. Another great exercise is to go out on a calm day, out of the marina, throw a fender overboard and practise picking it up. Thanks for watching
Good video. Audio is poor
Was fine for .e
For me
It's a good video, but I completely disagree with your assertion that skippers are being "instructed" how they should Dock by marinas.
I mean think. How likely is it that a rando in the marina office can trump a ships master?
Think of the liability issues, should the manoeuvre go wrong.
Hint: everything is always the ship's master's responsibility.
No. Absolutely not. The "bows in starboard to" information is simply a description of which side to fender up. Not an order.
You are simply being told that, in this berth, you'll be starboard to if you go in bows first and port to if you reverse in.
If you interpret this as an instruction, you are constraining your berthing options and may precisely ring-fence the most appropriate strategies out and be left with failed docking by using the wrong approach.
Conventions differ. In the UK it's practically unheard of to hear the prefix "stern in, xxx to....." But many many people do reverse in...... because that's the best manouvre for the current conditions and berth.
Greetings and thanks for contributing... Maybe I was not clear as to what "instruction" I was referring to. The reference was applicable only to the tying up method i.e. using the dock cleat and nothing else. For everything else, I agree with your comments, it's up to the skipper. Marinas could have regulations regarding how much line is left on docks and how it is stored.
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 Just a form of words. You triggered me because Sooooo many people I sail with believe they don't have the options afforded by reversing in available to them because the marina said port side in forward....
For your readers, they just mean "port side WHEN GOING in forward" so that you can picture in your brain which side to fender up.
Lastly, can you add this from me.
Crew... Don't constrain your skipper to the wrong strategy.
Pre-fender BOTH sides with pontoon height fenders tied to the lower safety wire.
Then pull all fenders up and hang them over the top safety wire to make them boat/toe rail height.
When you KNOW which is the docking side (because your skipper has eyeballed it and the docking conditions), flip the dock side's fenders back to pontoon height.
You might also like to "line up" both bow cleats and both stern cleats for the same reason.
The midship line is usually the first and most important line needed when being blown off, but may not be needed when blowing on, so prep that last.
2:30 This entire animation sequence is wrong. The line is going to the wrong ear of that cleat. In one section, it's simply impossible that the line will hold at all. You absolutely MUST rework that animation. Terrible.
The line is not around the ear of the cleat, it's passing through the mid eye
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 it isn't. I watched for that specifically. Watch again. In any case, at least it's unclear, Which is the death nell for instructive animations
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 watch especially at 2:56. The line is looping first around the NEAR ear. Very wrong
Apologies, your original comment made reference to 2:30... Moving on to 2:56, if I was doing an instructional on how to tie up, then yes, I would need to have it around the far ear, and will need to amend the clip. Your comments could lead to viewers researching the finer points of OXO and that's a good thing. This particular line you are referring to is not meant to keep the boat from forward movement, that's what the spring line will do. This is to prevent the stern from moving off. In my opinion, if you take a look at the view from above, the angle is not so wide that you could say the line will not hold. Anyway, any discussion is good discussion and could potentially help someone else.
@@searchingforcoconuts2248 good answer. 👍