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Docking Stern to in Croatia with Lazy Lines - Sharpen Up Episode One
3 December 2020 · 11 min · 124K views · Kut, Island of Vis
What this video covers
Nick, captain of a 59-foot yacht, demonstrates stern-to docking procedures in Kut, Vis, Croatia, using lazy lines.0:03 Preparation begins well before reaching the dock by positioning fenders from the stern to just past midships, with the top of each fender set just above the toe rail.1:08 A ball fender placed at the waterline protects the stern.1:51 Stern lines must be coiled in a figure-eight pattern to prevent tangles and ensure they run clear when thrown to the dock hand.2:24 Before approaching, the crew tests bow thrusters and confirms they are ready for use.3:49 Upon arrival, the captain follows the dock hand’s directions to avoid disrupting the mooring layout.4:49 The crew hooks the lazy line and walks it to the bow while the captain maintains control by motoring against the secured stern lines.5:47 Once the bow line is cleated, the captain reverses against the tension to test the line’s stretch before shifting to neutral.9:32
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