Preparation to enter a marina

Question 1

What warps should be ready when entering a marina

Answer 1

The bow and stern lines should be attached to the cleats on deck ready to tie up on both sides in case of a change in plan

Question 2

what else should be set up

Answer 2

Fenders on both sides of the boat, set to the right hight for the dock your going to be using

Question 3

What should be done before traveling to a marina

Answer 3

Contact the marina to see if they have a visitors berth available, as well as any requirements such as insurance and holding tanks

Question 4

when contacting a marina on vhf what channel should be used

Answer 4

the marina working channel which is given in the almanack or pilot guide

Question 5

When tied up, where should the spare warp be

Answer 5

on board the boat

Question 6

When multiple yachts raft up in a tidal current or river, what should be done by the outermost yacht

Answer 6

they should lay an anchor upstream to stabilise the raft and stop it curving to the downstream

Question 7

what knot should not be used to tie up for a long period of time

Answer 7

a round turn and two half hitches, as it can be undone under pressure

Question 8

at this immage https://www.navathome.com/online_images/images/images1/boats_tied_up.gif, name all the lettered warps

Answer 8

A: Bow Spring
B: Stern Spring
E: Stern Line
F: Bow Line
C: Stern Shoreline
D: Bow Shoreline