Yachting Monthly

A QUESTION OF SEAMANSHIP

Could you moor in a tricky windward slot?

Q Andy’s home berth is alongside a walkashore pontoon on a river. Outside is another pontoon not attached to the shore. There is quite a strong tidal stream, up to 2 knots at mid-tide.

Although the berth is convenient for getting ashore there, with a three-bladed prop and with a prop kick to port when engaged astern and no bow thruster.

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