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Securing a boat to shore with a stern line allows for mooring in narrow roadsteads or maintaining position in crowded anchorages where swinging room is limited.1:18 To execute the maneuver, the crew first identifies a solid, protruding rock or a deep-rooted tree on shore.2:51 A crew member goes ashore to secure the line using a bowline with a large loop, which allows for easy retrieval from the boat later.3:51 The boat then drops its anchor and reverses toward the shore to tension the line.5:09 To prevent accidents, the line must be marked with fenders at equal intervals to ensure visibility for other vessels, especially at night.9:16 If a storm or unpredictable wind shifts occur, the crew should immediately release the shore line to allow the boat to swing freely on its anchor.13:11 Using two lines to shore provides extra stability for overnight stays, but the technique is unsuitable for crowded anchorages where other boats may swing into the vessel's fixed position.11:46

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