Transcript Chapter 3-Slow Speed - Beverly Sail & Power Squadron

Seamanship
Chapter 3
Slow Speed Maneuvering
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Using Lines
Breast
Line
Bow Line
Stern Line
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Bow and Stern Lines
Lateral Movement Control
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Spring Lines
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Lines and Tides
High Tide
Low Tide
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Leaving the Dock
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Pre-departure
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Assess conditions
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Wind & current effects
Communicate plan
Prepare boat
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Bow Line
Warm engines
Check Traffic
Manage lines
Stern Line
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Departure Concerns
Do not use hands, feet or
boat hooks to fend off!
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Wind and Current
Wind and Current will have
the most noticeable effect
on your boat during
departure
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Current Influence on Boats
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Departing
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Can not do this
Need a strategy
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Avoid damage to boat
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Departure
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Safe Technique
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Release bow &
stern lines
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Retain after bow
spring
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Pivot on bow
Turn toward dock
 Forward gear
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Back away
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Departing the Dock
wind on
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Departing Between Boats
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Departing
Current and Wind can both aid and hinder departure
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Departing with Twin Engines
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Springing Out of Confined Space
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Maneuvering in Harbors
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Docking
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Preparations for Docking
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Slow Speed in Close Quarters
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Minimal speed
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Maintain control
In gear to execute maneuvers
 Shift to neutral to minimize speed – drift
 Return to gear to adjust
 Back to neutral
 Etc…
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Securing the Boat
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Lines/Spring Lines
Neatly coiled lines
Avoid loose lines in water
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Single Screw Docking
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Docking into Wind
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Docking With Wind
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Docking Wind Off Dock
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Inboard Docking Wind off Dock
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Docking Between Boats
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Into Slip
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Docking, into Slip, Stern In
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Docking Twins
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Twins and Current
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Twins and Tight Quarters
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Boathouses and Covers
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Marinas
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Boatyards and Boat Lifts
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Locks
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Locks
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Lock Procedures
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Lock Approach
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Seamanship
Chapter 3
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