How to Turn Your Sailboat in a Tight Marina

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Turning your boat in a tight marina can be intimidating if you don’t know the secret.

The Secret to Turning Around in a Tight Marina

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It’s pretty simple really, you just make propwalk work for you using a combination of propwalk and bursts in forward gear always leaving the rudder to starboard.

Watch the Animation below.

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  • Grant Headifen

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Last updated on July 7th, 2022
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