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Dock Like A Boss – Humorous Anti-Drinking Video PSA

Posted on June 24, 2015 by captnmike

A humorous Video PSA on docking your boat, this guy makes putting your boat into it’s slip look so easy. As they say in the Video “Docking is an art form best practiced sober” The effects of alcohol can sneak … Continue reading →

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How to Tie Your Boat to a Dock that has a Bull Rail – Part 2

Posted on August 9, 2012 by captnmike

This is a quick and easy way to tie a boat to a dock that has a Bull Rail.  This was passed on last week by a friend. Some docks only have a Bull Rail so being able to properly … Continue reading →

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How to Tie Your Boat to a Dock that has a Bull Rail – Part 1

Posted on August 6, 2012 by captnmike

Tying a boat to  the Bull Rail on a dock is a commonly required docking skill that is often done the hard way.   Many docks don’t have cleats,  the cleats are not in a convenient location or a cleat might … Continue reading →

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Toe Rail Fender Knot

Posted on July 27, 2011 by captnmike

The Toe Rail Fender Knot is a quick and easy knot for tying fenders to boats with a toe rail. The advantage of tying fenders on the toe rail is the ability to place the fender exactly where it is … Continue reading →

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Tips on Tying Your Boat to the Dock

Posted on February 10, 2011 by captnmike

Here  are a few tips that my crew and I have found very helpful when tying my boat in it’s slip. Tying the boat to the dock seems to be taken for granted by many and not much thought put … Continue reading →

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