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Choose an area sufficiently wide. Slow down whilst keeping
in forward gear. Turn the wheel and accelerate sharply to
swing the stern around. Before reaching the opposite bank,
stop the boat by going into reverse. The boat will continue
to pivot with the momentum. When it stops turning, give
another forward thrust and so on until the manoeuvre is
completed.
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In a very narrow section of water, there is another simple
method you can use. Slowly approach a clear section of the
bank and put a member of the crew ashore with the forward
mooring line. With the bow held fast, accelerate gently in
forward gear pushing against the bank. The stern will come
slowly away from the bank. Turn sufficiently to enable you
to move off in the other direction.
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Mooring
Choose your mooring place to avoid being too close to
locks, bridges, etc.
When approaching the bank, check that the chosen area
does not conceal any hidden danger such as a tree stump,
a large submerged rock or stone or anything else that could
damage the hull.
On a river, always moor into the current, even if you have to
turn around.
Make sure that there is sufficient water under the boat in
case the level goes down over night. Also ensure that the
mooring lines are not too tight.
If you have any doubt, moor your bow to the bank and
stretch a rope from the stern to the bow on the far side of
the boat to keep the stern away from the bank.
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