Forget the why's of boat docking; this book is filled with the how to's that will lead you to dock your boat successfully, even in wind and/or current. It presents the local knowledge of the authors in an easily understood, and simply implemented, 7-step process. For helmsmen/women with single-engine inboard vessels, power or sail; twin-engine inboard and outboard vessels; single-engine outboard or inboard/outboard or stern-drive vessels.

Gain 'the Edge' to Dock Your Boat with Confidence How can you master docking any boat shorthanded with rudder, engine, and a single spring line? What 'works-every-time' skills can you put into play, starting today, to boost your boat-handling abilities in a blustery breeze or strong current? Discover the insider secrets the pros use to make a bull's eye approach and land between two other boats, work with wind or current to make smoother landings, or take control in a docking emergency in case your engine stops or a line gets wrapped in your propeller. Captain John shows you how to: - Use one line to dock or un-dock your boat smooth and easy. - Protect your costly hull with 'sentinels' and 'line wrapping'. - Make an emergency landing at a pier with three easy steps. - Use your rudder alone to land a disabled boat inside a slip. - Tap into the little-known secret of R.E.S.T. for precision docking. - Slow down without an engine, using three secret techniques. - Prevent flooding emergencies with one simple step after tying up. Use this practical docking guide to gain the confidence you need for safer sailing or cruising anywhere in the world!

Are you ready to bring informative writing to life? Packed with practical, time-saving classroom resources, this manual makes planning and implementing the Seven Steps just as fun as learning it! Inside this Step-by-Step guide, you’ll find: • theory and techniques for each Step • annotated writing samples showing the techniques in action • fun and flexible curriculum-aligned writing activities and templates • over 100 differentiated writing topics, plus picture prompts • planning and assessment resources • a ‘Putting It All Together’ chapter.