Physics of Docking - Tying to a Cleat (MOB Review)
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Latest episode of Physics of Docking - Tying to a Cleat with a Man Overboard (MOB) review.
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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.
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Really good information. Love these type of videos.
Thank you Chuck!
Chuck: Thank you for watching and your positive comment!
Never owned or been on a boat. I can dream . One of my rules would also be " Say something to me before you go out on deck OR the cockpit!". Another informative video !
PPG - Absolutely - no one goes outside without wearing an inflatable vest and without checking in and checking out with the captain.
Guys. Thank you so much for your great work. I am researching my first boat and a Nordhavn is in my short list. Your information is invaluable to a first time boater. Have a great Christmas.
May I suggest as your first vessel you don’t walk straight into Nordhavn ownership. Learn the ropes, not entirely sure if the pun is intended or not, on something smaller first. You undoubtedly have an “A” game to bring to life if you have funding to purchase a Nordhavn. But take at least six months knocking about and making your mistakes under tuition in something more manageable. 25’ to 30’ be it a RIB or a cabin vessel it will give you the opportunity to learn navigation, seamanship and then focus on the crucial aspects of boat handling.
Best wishes with your foray into the world of boating in all its guises.
@@PhilbyFavourites Thanks for the tip. I am looking at a 11m Benetau Antares to learn the skills required. I plan to take lessons here in the Uk where I live. Being an aircraft pilot, I am qualified in meteorology and navigation ( I used to teach it !) and have worked with the Coastgaurd on sea rescues, including rescuing people from sinking boats. I don’t think I will get lost, but I am acutely aware of how little boating skills I have and the dangers involved, so am hoping to get it right by research and tuition. My wife and I plan to do the courses together. The plan is to live on a Nordhavn in our retirement. Thanks for taking the trouble to reply.
Robert: Thank you, we had a lot of fun putting this series together. Merry Christmas to you too!
@@robertwinstone540 Robert: I agree with Phil B. that a Nordhavn may be more than you need as a new buyer but if you do your homework and are planning to go long distances, you can’t do any better. Your aviatation background will make the transition to a vessel much easier and more intuitive. Planning and preparation always make a huge difference.
@@PhilbyFavourites Baby steps. I've worked with many clients who bought a Nordhavn as their first boat. If you have a boating background and do your research you can make it happen. So much depends upon the type of cruising you intend.
YOU...are THE BEST!
Ben: Very kind of you to say that, thank you!
Very informative series!
Bnkwupt: Thank you for watching and for your nice comment!
Great video guys
spcrowe: Thank you very much!
Very informative
Gary: Thank you for your note!
Words to live by. "If you do fall overboard zip up your pants. Don't become one of those statistics." Funny, but unfortunately true.
Ron: I'm kind of wishing I hadn't said that now, don't want to make light of a terrible tragedy, better to not fall overboard or wear an inflatable vest when on deck.
You don’t need two locks - said the instructor from England. One is sufficient.
Phil B: I agree with you. One is enough, but two isn't a problem, just more time to attach and undo. Personally, I like to do a full wrap around the cleat before crossing, and after the figure 8 I do one lock. But...Douglas had the camera on him to show his way which clearly works. There are many solutions to cleating. Thanks for watching.
@@JeffMerrillYachts hi Jeff, sorry I never saw your reply (notifications turned off this end) so a belated thank you and my agreement for the way you have just described.
Thanks for the great videos. My wife and I have moved up to a Swift Trawler 34 this year and it’s just a beautiful style of boat for messing about in our home waters of The Solent. Thank you for leading me into a very foreshortened trawler lifestyle. Perhaps one day we might get a two week rental of a bigger trawler in Florida - when travel returns to some form of normality. Stay safe 👍🏻👍🏻
Cleating is a little subjective. The first criticism was incorrect. It was not going to come loose cleated that way and completely fine. I prefer the method illustrated but that doesn’t mean other methods are wrong
STI - Agree, it is all subjective, I do a full loop before I cross and I'm happy with one lock. Whether the example would have come loose or not we will never know, you are probably right. I think the key is consistency so you tie and untie the same know. If you come back to go boating and your ride has drifted off, well...guess you need to work on your cleating! //:0)
May I clearify things a little bit. STI, is completely right. The first cleat was the "OXO-Method". This method is used by professionals, mostly when they are licensed from RYA. The Coastguard in US also use this technique. Absolutely reliable!
But I must confess I like the locking hitch as shown too.
@@ushi120 As a deckhand with Fisheries & Oceans Canada, I used the 'professional' method as well. Didn't want to be blamed for a hundred-metre oceanographic ship drifting off the quay.
@@harbourdogNL 🤣 I'm with you that wouldn't be funny!
Kitteh!!
Batdowg: Thank you!
Great information. But lose the music please!
Chip: Thanks for your comment, any music seems to break things up and make the video easier to watch, sorry you did not like our selection here.
Just what I was taught .
Chris: Thank you.
dose the size of the cleat and rope matter a 85 foot yacht against a 30 foot boat smaller line
59PatrickW: Of course, it all has to be strong enough.
Yes, but make sure that the dia of the line is the right size for the cleat, a small line on a large cleat is bad, laso a large dia line on a small cleat.@@JeffMerrillYachts
You can use your pants and a floation device
Ken: I remember doing that for a water safety course - Levi jeans worked fine.
Did it in navy boot camp.
When tying cleats you need to wrap around 1.5 times before locking, it's explained and demonstrated with evidence here: ua-cam.com/video/BBqsF72xNSU/v-deo.html
Mickey: There is Douglas' way and many others. To each his own, but they should be consistent and have a lock on at least one ear. Thanks!
Micky G, you are wrong. It depends how thick is the rope and the size of the cleat. 😉
@@ushi120 yes, but what I said is probably 90% of the time.