Dock & Anchor Like a Pro

Master calm, confident boat handling under power

Practical, real-world techniques to dock smoothly and anchor with confidence — without stress or guesswork

📚 What You’ll Learn

🛥️ How to handle your vessel in tight spaces and low-speed conditions
🛥️How to dock calmly and predictably — even in wind or current
🧭 When to use spring lines; pivot points, throttle control, and line handling
⚓ How to anchor securely and confidently every time
🧠 Simple techniques to reduce stress and stay in control at the helm

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📦 What’s Included

🎥 Docking & Handling walkthrough video (step-by-step)

🎥 Anchoring walkthrough video

📄 Flip-card companion download

✅ Printable mini docking & anchoring checklist

📌 Anchor spot planner

📝 Docking troubleshooting tips + crew briefing template

🎥 Bonus anchoring refresher (layout of the rode, cables, anchor lights)

🔓 Instant, lifetime access

Who It's For

• Recreational skippers who feel tense docking or anchoring
• New or returning boat owners
• Anyone who wants calm, predictable control at low speed

What You'll Leave With

• A clear system for docking without panic
• Confidence to anchor securely and sleep well
• Practical habits you can rely on every time
• The ability to brief your crew clearly and calmly

⭐ What Students Say

“Very easy to understand — thank you!” — J.S.
“Really helped me understand why our boat does what it does.” — R.F.
“Clear, structured, and a huge confidence boost.” — Sarah D.

❓ FAQs

Absolutely. You’ll get clear techniques you can start using right away, whether you’re a beginner or brushing up skills.

Yes — you’ll learn the practical steps to set up confidently, assess holding ground, and troubleshoot poor holding — with real-world examples.

Around 1 hour and 40 minutes combined (split across two videos). Watch anytime — go at your own pace.

Not necessarily. These tips work for solo skippers or small crews. You’ll also get a crew brief template to help communicate if you’re not solo.

Yes — the included printable flip card, checklist, and anchor planning tools help you apply what you’ve learned without needing to watch again.

🧭 Need Help Along the Way?

We offer full trainer support and invite you to our private group: Turning Your Cruising Dreams into Reality FB group where we share advice, answer questions, and celebrate the wins. Click here to join the grou;p.

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