Boat Docking

by Charles T. Low (illustrator)

Docking and undocking a small craft in close quarters takes years of practice. There are a number of factors to consider when maneuvering a boat into a small docking area such as the effects of current, wind and propeller action. You may never reach boat docking and undocking perfection (very few do) but this book will steer you into the right direction. For example Chapter Two is about Docking Examples and in Chapter Six the author writes about the Human Factors and the part they play when boating. Boat Docking covers a number of situations boaters encounter when docking or undocking – and everyone can learn from this book.

Genres: Reference

90 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 1997

Reviews

[Larry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book if you are into close quarter maneuvering. Bright conversational style. Terrific diagrams. Most of this we pick up intuitively, but it's a joy to see the author break down the process. In addition, there were a few concepts suggested that I will definitely go out and try on the water. A good decent book for those who want to improve their docking skills.