Demonstration of heading in and out of a slip and backing in and out of a slip using a 32 foot cruising sailboat. You'll be able to hear the step by step instructions given by the Captain, see the actions taken by the Helmswoman and movements of the boat in response to these actions

Contact us at office@mdschool.com if you have questions about this video which shows setup and use of a bridle combining the spring line and bow line into one unit for use in parallel docking of a 40 foot sailboat.

Docking techniques for single engine boats with right hand turning propellers based on eight years of docking training courses conducted at the Maryland School of Sailing & Seamanship. This seminar was presented by Captain Tom Tursi who is author of the American Sailing Association's ASA118 Docking Endorsement textbook.

Demonstration of procedures needed to tie a proper cleat hitch, and a review of common errors made when tying a cleat hitch, as generally applicable to small to mid-sized recreational vessels, but not applicable to larger commercial vessels and ships.

Boat Docking

One of the scariest possibilities we face in offshore sailing is the idea of being swept off the boat and lost at sea. From the first day of sail training, we are taught that the use of a personal flotation device is key to getting rescued if you suddenly find yourself overboard. But with all of the choices available, what constitutes a "good" PFD and how do we choose one? What pieces of gear should we add to our PFD? What's safe and what is overkill? Join Captains Tom Tursi and Frank Mummert for a discussion on what they feel works for inshore, near coastal and offshore sailing.