STERN-TO DOCKING / Port Maneuver - Filicudi, Aeolian Islands, Sicily
15 July 2020 · 7 min · 28K views · Sicily
What this video covers
A crew performs a stern-to-dock maneuver at the pier in Filicudi, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, in shallow water with depths ranging from one to two meters.6:24 The procedure requires dropping the anchor, reversing toward the dock, and securing two stern lines to the pier.0:31 During the approach, an unsolicited bystander on the dock shouted conflicting instructions, which the skipper ignored to maintain control of the vessel.2:23 The crew utilized a bow thruster for positioning and deployed a "running fender" on the port side and stern to prevent hull contact.1:23 Because the boat stopped more than a meter from the pier, the crew deployed a wooden plank to facilitate disembarking.3:23 The skipper emphasizes briefing the crew on their specific roles—anchor duty and stern line handling—before beginning the maneuver.4:34 If a docking attempt becomes chaotic or confusing, the skipper advises aborting the mission, moving away from the hazard, and restarting the process.0:49
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