Yachts & Yachting magazine

Med mooring tips

Now, this is the one thing about Med sailing that can really give UK sailors the heebie-jeebies. Back in the UK, we’re used to horrible tides and hideous weather but Med mooring is something new. Put simply, it involves backing towards the quayside while dropping your anchor, securing the stern to the quay, and then tightening up on the anchor. Simple enough? Yes. But if you screw it up, I guarantee it will be in front of a full taverna of ‘experts’ critiquing your technique.

So, what’s the key to making it easy?

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