12. Picking up a mooring buoy
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Ensure dinghy painter tied off short on the bow or amidships and clear of the prop.
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Ensure there are 2 long dock lines at the bow, one attached to each bow cleat.
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Approach mooring buoy, keeping the bow into the wind or current, whichever prevails.
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Have a crew member on the bow to pick up the mooring pennant with the boat hook.
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The bowman will direct the helmsman to the mooring, using the already established non-
verbal communication system. Once at the mooring, inspect the buoy and pennant for any
signs of wear and tear - generally the overnight moorings are well maintained, the day balls
to a lesser degree. If you are ever unsure about a mooring b
uoy’s
integrity, choose another
location to moor up.
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Pick up the mooring pennant using the boat hook. Pass one dock line through the pennant
and fasten the dock line back on its cleat. Repeat with the second line.
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Once you have secured your lines remember to centralize the wheel and lock in place to
avoid the yacht sailing around the buoy.
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Now set up a back-up line. The line should lead from a bow cleat to the mooring buoy and
fasten on to the buoy itself. It is always easier to do this from the dinghy.
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To depart, slowly motor the yacht forward to create slack, release one end of the dock lines
from their cleats and allow to slip through the pennant eye. Allow the pennant to fall into the
water. Fall back with the wind or current and be careful not to foul your prop on any
moorings.
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Remember to tie your dinghy on a short painter and away from the stern whenever
you are manoeuvring in close quarters
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