Perhaps the most important thing is to make sure no one is watching. If
there's no one watching, you will do it perfectly. If you have a big
audience, it'll be a train wreck. <VBG>
In addition to the other tips already mentioned, I like to stop the boat
completely in the fairway or near the dock. That gives me a chance to
evaluate the breeze and tidal currents, and compensate when approaching
the dock. I also believe in the GO SLOW method. Sometimes a tidal
current can give you a knot or two, and you think you're going slow but
in fact are at a dead stop and can't steer the boat. That sucks. So
coming to a complete stop away from the dock can give you a clue.
Another thing... Practice on a mooring ball or buoy in clear water.
Try to bring the boat to a complete stop with the bow touching the
mooring ball and the hull lined up different points on shore.
Wal
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