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What are the 4 forces affecting 1. Prop Wash
docking? 2. Prop Wash
3. Wind
4. Current
How does Prop Walk affect boat In reverse gear Prop Walk moves the stern to the
speed and orientation? LEFT (for right handed propeller). More speed
reverse, more the stern turns left.
How does Wind affect boat speed In a cross wind the bow turns downwind faster
and orientation? then the stern. Cross wind blows bow downwind.
How does Current affect boat Cross current sets ENTIRE boat down current.
speed and orientation?
Backing out of slip what to Wind direction
consider?
, Considerations and Procedure - Consider that wind threatens to blow bow into
Backing out of slip with wind from piling as you turn while backing out
ahead and cross? (Blowing straight - Use a doubled over midship spring line on the
out of slip or cross wind) lee side to turn/pivot the boat while backing out
- or alternatively use a doubled-over bow line
windwards to control the bow
Consideration and Procedure - This is called turning to windward: consider that
Backing out of slip with wind from cross wind blowing into the fairway or wind blow
astern and cross? (Wind blows into into the slip may may prevent boat while turning
the slip) to clear the end piling
- back away as far as possible before going into
forward gear
Heading bow first out of a slip with Consider: Turning into fairway will be harder.
wind from across - wind blowing Wind pushes bow against opposite docks.
against intended exit direction- Use a midship spring line windward to help turn
heading out with opposing wind? the boat sooner (pivot) to avoid striking the slips
across the fairway.
Parallel undocking when easy and Windward dock easy, lee dock hard. Also, boats
when harder? in front or aft can make it harder.
Parallel docking departure with Release lines and let wind blow you away from
wind blowing away from the dock - dock while gently engage and disengage engine
procedure?
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Terms in this set (37)
What are the 4 forces affecting 1. Prop Wash
docking? 2. Prop Wash
3. Wind
4. Current
How does Prop Walk affect boat In reverse gear Prop Walk moves the stern to the
speed and orientation? LEFT (for right handed propeller). More speed
reverse, more the stern turns left.
How does Wind affect boat speed In a cross wind the bow turns downwind faster
and orientation? then the stern. Cross wind blows bow downwind.
How does Current affect boat Cross current sets ENTIRE boat down current.
speed and orientation?
Backing out of slip what to Wind direction
consider?
, Considerations and Procedure - Consider that wind threatens to blow bow into
Backing out of slip with wind from piling as you turn while backing out
ahead and cross? (Blowing straight - Use a doubled over midship spring line on the
out of slip or cross wind) lee side to turn/pivot the boat while backing out
- or alternatively use a doubled-over bow line
windwards to control the bow
Consideration and Procedure - This is called turning to windward: consider that
Backing out of slip with wind from cross wind blowing into the fairway or wind blow
astern and cross? (Wind blows into into the slip may may prevent boat while turning
the slip) to clear the end piling
- back away as far as possible before going into
forward gear
Heading bow first out of a slip with Consider: Turning into fairway will be harder.
wind from across - wind blowing Wind pushes bow against opposite docks.
against intended exit direction- Use a midship spring line windward to help turn
heading out with opposing wind? the boat sooner (pivot) to avoid striking the slips
across the fairway.
Parallel undocking when easy and Windward dock easy, lee dock hard. Also, boats
when harder? in front or aft can make it harder.
Parallel docking departure with Release lines and let wind blow you away from
wind blowing away from the dock - dock while gently engage and disengage engine
procedure?
