Saturday, July 19, 2014

Tying Up Your Boat in a Slip

   Tying Up Your Boat in a Slip seems so easy yet it can turn into a nightmare when it is not properly done. When you dock, all may be well but while you are gone, the tides change, the weather changes and the way you tied up will determine how your boat handles it!

Observe Designated Pirate Zones!
   When tying up your boat in a slip properly, you need to observe your lines, the cleats and how you actually tie your cleat hitch. Fender placement is important too!
   We found a great article about tying up your boat in a slip by Frugal-Mariner.com that really is helpful in tying your boat. It is called Tying Up Your Boat in a Slip

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