Solo mooring buoy pickup ⚓🚢 #sailing #sailinglife
2 May 2025 · 13 min · 5K views · Lake Garda
What this video covers
Maurizio demonstrates a solo mooring technique on Lake Garda by retrieving a mooring buoy from the stern to maintain constant control of the helm.Watch He prepares a line two metres longer than the boat, securing one end to a bow cleat and running the remainder along the starboard side to the cockpit.0:59 By approaching the buoy from leeward with the wind on the bow, he prevents the boat from drifting off course during the manoeuvre.4:58 Once alongside, he threads the line through the buoy ring while remaining at the helm, effectively securing the vessel before moving forward to finalise the attachment.8:20 This method allows the boat to naturally head into the wind as it settles on the mooring.9:14 The technique emphasises keeping the engine running until the boat is fully secured and maintaining a calm, deliberate pace to avoid errors.12:04 Mooring from the stern ensures the skipper never leaves the helm unattended until the boat is safely tethered.11:38
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