Fishing Frenzy

When you're finished with the fun on the water, it is time to secure the boat in the Port Canaveral Marina. Boat slips are different and better from the boat docks as they protect the vessel on both the sides from open water. But each pier has its own set of rules and laws to be followed while docking in its slip. Ensure you know the simple steps of tying up a boat on the shore.

You ought to take a thorough look at the slip allotted to you before going on the outing. But probabilities are high that you may have to do the same on an ad-hoc basis in case you are getting close to a jetty for the very first time. In that event, take a note of the slip dimensions well before, to maneuver the vessel well.

Shifting the engine to idle or neutral mode, enter the quay pointing the boat's bow to the interior corner of the slip. Steer the stern of the vessel until it is altogether straight and parallel to the sides of the slip.

Now throw a looped rope over a piling to the outer side of the slip nearest the open water. Step on to the dock and secure the rigging to a cleat on the deck by tying it many times. If there is crew on the marina, you don't need to step out as the staff will rig lines for you.

Next, wrap the bow and aft riggings around the cleats on the starboard side of your ship. Rig the boat's line so the vessel is secured in the middle of the slip preventing your ship from bumping into the either sides of the slip.

The vessel slip being the home to your vessel makes sure safety to your vessel and a correct docking will simply augment the security of the boat.