How to Approach an Inlet and Dock in a Strong Current
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Capt. Steve Larivee is a life-long boater who has had a USCG 100-ton Masters License for 28 years and has been a captain on both commercial and recreational vessels of all sizes. He has created the best video boating education course we have ever seen, called “Smart Boating,” and it has been approved by both the USCG and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. |
Lesson of the Week: How to Approach a Dock in Strong Current

How to Dock in a Strong Current Dock
How to Approach an Inlet in Strong Current
Keep Your Bow Pointed Into the Current When Docking
How to Control Your Drift Towards the Dock
How to Dock with the Tide Behind You
Using the Momentum of the Boat to Head into the Dock