otnmbrd wrote:
Two points:

To me, an equally important aspect of docking (especially single screw) is
line handling. Talking about these maneuvers without giving equal time to
various line handling techniques is apt to give the impression that the job
is all in the hands of the guy at the controls and lines are only used to
secure the vessel after it's alongside. (I realize you are mainly discussing
"mechanical" maneuvers but feel a strong need to see some line handling
given good mention).


otn


You're right.

Still on the agenda for this series is a discussion of getting away
from a mooring, sme paragraphs about line handling (including the
strategic use of spring lines in challenging situations), and finally
some considerations regarding bow and stern thrusters. The line
handling and thruster items will be introduced last, as only some of
the line handling considerations are specific to single screw operation
and it can be argued that with the addition of thrusters a boat is no
longer purely a "single".