Tag: docking

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) “Oh! Piglet,” said Pooh excitedly, “we’re going on an Expotition, all of us, with things to eat. To discover something.” “To discover what?” said Piglet anxiously. “Oh! just something.” Winnie-the-Pooh, by A.A. Milne If you take your boat anywhere for the night, you almost always bring a dinghy. This sturdy […]

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) More years ago than I care to admit, my wife and I took an offshore sailing and cruising course. It was fantastic, and we learned loads of valuable skills during a week spent sailing from Florida to the Bahamas, living on board with three other students and the instructor. But […]

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Spring lines are a powerful tool for any boater getting, but so many people don’t use them well. They’re a little challenging to figure out, and when the best situation is for them, but they will make an enormous impact on your in-close boat handling. We’re not going to re-write […]