Many times we forget about the use of lines and engine to bring a vessel into
or out of a berth. The use of a spring to swing the bow or stern out into the
channel, or around an obstacle is a common practice with large vessels and
works equally well with small ones. A mid ship’s spring will often make you
look like an expert bringing your boat into a difficult berth or slip. Warping
yourself into a tight slip is an art form. Too often boaters think they have
to do every thing with the engine alone. That’s the hard way.