The biggest contributor to getting off a dock against a strong wind or current in good order is how we rig up the lines and fenders.

The first decision we need to make when leaving a dock is whether to go out in reverse or forward. Here’s how to choose.

In Part 1, I covered seven tips to get set up for coming alongside single-handed. Now let’s look at the tricky part: actually getting alongside alone.

Bringing a sail or motorboat alongside (docking) by ourselves can be difficult, but good preparation will make it much easier.