Powerboat Lessons and Powerboat Course

          

 
Approaching a Mooring Buoy Animation ( 17 sec Video)
      

 

 

   
Moorings typically have a large buoy that is attached to an anchor on the bottom with chain. The driver should approach the mooring with it on his side of the boat to keep it in sight throughout the maneuver. Approach at minimum control speed from a position downwind of the buoy, or down current if stronger. Shift into neutral. Use reverse if needed to stop boat. Pick up and secure mooring pennant.
   


 

 
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