Leaving the Dock: When you can’t back out cleanly

Situation
Leaving is sometimes harder than docking — especially with crosswind on the bow.

Typical problems

• Reverse doesn’t “bite”
• Stern swings, bow pins toward the dock
• Not enough room to recover

What works

• Use a spring line to control bow angle
• Commit to a clear plan (don’t half-commit)
• Reset early if alignment is wrong

Portable Bow Thruster