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Time flies when you are sailing, but sadly the moment comes when it is time to return and put your vessel back in its slip. Much of what has to be done to return to the dock is simply the reverse of what was done to get out of the dock and go.
The following are scenarios that will help you maneuver a safe and unscratched boat to the dock, better known as “no damage docking.”
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