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Releasing dock lines from boat

Forum - Maneuvering and Docking Under Power - Releasing dock lines from boat
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Casey Reagan
Waconia, MN, USA
Crew Level II
Status: Sailor
Qualified days: 34
Releasing dock lines from boat
Posted 2025, Jan 03 03:37
How are these maneuvers done if there is no one on the dock to release the dock lines from the cleat? Any tips for shorthanded sailors?
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Grant Headifen
Reply 2025, Jan 03 04:11
A simple half turn around the dock cleat and back to the boat. When pulling out release and pull back onto the boat.
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Casey Reagan
Waconia, MN, USA
Crew Level II
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Reply 2025, Jan 03 13:00
Makes sense, thanks!
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