COMING ALONGSIDE

If you are mooring to a short pontoon it might be necessary to rig the stern line through a genoa fairlead like this. By quickly 'taking a turn' this line can also be used as a brake if there is a tail wind.

Once lines and fenders are prepared the shore crew should stand by the shrouds with a coiled] mooring line in one hand. Hold on with the other hand and step over the guardrail and stand outboard. Don't be too eager to leap ashore, as the skipper might decide to go around again if he's not happy with his first approach.

When given the order, step ashore and make fast the stern line followed by the bowline. If there is a bollard simply drop an eye over it otherwise make fast to a cleat or ring as pages 33-34. With a large crew, the slack will be taken up into the boat and secured. But, if you're short handed the shore crew must 'take a turn' and secure the shore line temporarily.

The skipper will tell you which side to rig fenders and lines (see pages 32-33) and what you'll be mooring to Fenders high for 'boat to boat" fenders low for "boat to pontoon". But always arrange them around the widest part of the boat, and tie them on be/ore you put them over the side. They can then be adjusted for height. In strong winds, when the noise can drown spoken orders, always LOOK at the skipper for the signal to step ashore.

	ALWAYS LEAD LINES THRU' FAIRLEAOS & UNDER RAILS