Docking. Yikes. Often the only worry a lot of us have when we leave a slip is the reality that we have to come back. And people are looking.
You definitely want to look your best when you come in to a dock, and to be prepared for various situations. What should you do if you’re docking singlehanded, or if the wind is coming off the dock, pushing you away. A breast line is a fast solution. Here’s some great advice from Skipper Tips about how to use a breast line, with a very clear diagram. Just remember that a breast line is a temporary solution; don’t leave it there while you go ashore for a long lunch. See the diagram about how to move it once it has served its immediate purpose.
https://www.skippertips.com/public/2679.cfm
