Ferrying Docking Technique
Ferrying is a docking technique whereby you can maneuver your boat in high wind and current easily.
Ferrying is a docking technique whereby you can maneuver your boat in high wind and current easily.
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Wind coming into the dock slip channel and your boat is to be docked stern-to, steer into the slip channel…
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