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GETTING UNDERWAY
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If the yacht is moored aft to the shore (Mediterranean-mooring style with
the anchor off the foredeck and the aftdeck tied to the shore):
− release the aft lines,
− haul in the anchor rope until you are sufficiently clear of the mooring
area
If the yacht is side-moored,
− release the aft lines,
− haul in the shoreside foreline while pushing the aftdeck away from the
shore and back away from the shore.
Another way to do this maneuver is to set up a spring line on which to
drive the yacht forward (toward) the shore in such a way as to force the
aftdeck outwards, and then back away from the shore. This is a highly
recommended technique to master for close-quarters yacht handling.
4.8.3 Before entering the harbor, be sure you
− check that bilges and gray/black water tanks are empty.
− check that the mooring lines are ready and coiled to run free.
− check that the mooring berth and the berthing route are free from
incoming, departing or other moored vessels
− switch on all equipment necessary for entering the harbor from the
switch panel board (anchor windlass, aft mooring windlasses, bow
thruster, etc.).
− switch off all equipment not required for harbor operation.
− raise the trim tabs.
− stop in uncongested waters and check the operation of reverse gear.
− check the operation of the horn.
− have the yacht’s boathook and fenders ready.
− check the operation of the searchlight and have a working flashlight
ready on deck when mooring at night.
− check that mooring lines and fenders are positioned correctly.
− make sure that persons onboard not involved with the mooring
operations do not interfere with the activity and, if participating, they
are properly instructed and competent to perform as directed.
If the yacht is to be moored aft to the shore (Mediterranean mooring
style), have the anchor ready to deploy. Prepare the aft lines. When the
anchor is set, haul in the aft lines and adjust the anchor rode until the
yacht is close to the shore.
If the yacht is to be side moored, haul on fore and aft lines until yacht is
close and parallel to the shore. Adjust the fenders for best protection of
the yacht’s hull.
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CAUTION
Mooring operations on a large yacht can be hazardous for the crew. To
avoid serious personal injury or death, use only the appropriate
equipment, e.g., fenders or boathook, to push the yacht away from a
fixed or floating structure. Never allow any person onboard to attempt
pushing the yacht away from a fixed structure or another vessel by
using arms or legs.
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