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Chapter 6

DOCK LINE BASICS

Most skippers use dock line

terminology fairly loose but there

is more to the basics than just bow

or stern lines. There are several

lines that can be secured to the bow

and stern and depending on their

direction and use, can be called other

names. Remember that “forward”

and “aft” refer to the direction that

a spring line runs from the vessel, and not where it is

secured on board.

BOW AND STERN LINES

There is only one true bow line. It is secured to the for-

ward cleat and run forward along the dock to prevent the

vessel from moving to the stern. The stern line leads from

a rear cleat to a piling or cleat on the dock astern of the

vessel. This line keeps the boat from moving ahead. For

small vessels these are the only lines needed for normal

wind and current conditions. If located in a tidal environ-

ment, keep slack in the lines.

BREAST LINES

These lines are attached to the bow and stern that lead

to nearly right angles from the center of the vessel to the

dock. They help keep larger vessels from moving away

from the dock, or are pulled in to help people board the

vessel. Bigger vessels may use bow or quarter breast

lines.

SPRING LINES

Most boats use two spring lines although it is possible to

have four. They are called the after bow spring and for-

ward quarter spring.

Bow springs are secured at the vessel’s bow area. Forward

spring lines lead forward from the boat to the dock and

control movement stern ward. After springs stem aft from

the vessel, and stop movement ahead. Spring lines are used

to prevent movement in a berth, ahead or astern. They are

really useful in controlling the effects of a real active tidal

surge. Spring lines are useful where fenders need to be kept

in place against piles.

1. Bow line

2. After bow spring

3. Forward quarter

spring

4. Stern line

TYPICAL PIER MOORING

=FENDER

BOAT MOORING

Most boats can be secured to a dock using four lines.

The after bow spring is crossed with the forward quarter

spring and secured to individual dock cleats or pilings.

This ensures longer springs and can be snugged up tighter

for more efﬁ cient tidal control. Remember, if you only

have one piling available, position the vessel so this point

is opposite amidships. Run both spring lines to it. These

lines will be shorter but still useful.

TYPICAL PILING MOORING

2 & 3.

1. Bow line

2. After bow spring

3. Forward quarter spring

4. Stern line

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