Candidate Name:                                                        Date: ____/____/____

Wind Conditions:

Boat Name:                                                             Mentor Name:


* Deduct a point if the candidate fails to do any of the following items, then subtract the total deductions from 10 and write the score at the bottom


Activity: Docking, head-in                  Grades        (Best=10)                        Comments

Assigns crew to handle the dock lines








Checks wind direction and approaches with bow into the wind








Uses prop walk to advantage if possible








Slows down the boat to minimum control speed before entering the slip








Stops the boat 2/3 into the slip








Brings the boat within 1.5 ft of the dock or closer without hull touching








Instructs the crew to hold/surge/make the lines








Departure








Briefs the crew on departure plans








Assigns crew to handle dock lines and instructs how to shorten and release








Checks wind direction and plans for a controlled departure








Casts off slack dock lines first








Doubles back aft spring line and the stern line








Gets everyone on board before going into reverse to back out








Cocks the stern out if boat is port-side-to and prop walk is the same








Exits the slip without hitting anything on either side towards open water









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