Casting Off With Wind or Current Away From the Dock
- Cast off the bow and stern lines.
- Use an oar or boat hook to keep the boat clear of the dock. Let the wind or current carry the boat away from the dock.
- Once there is sufficient clearance, shift into forward gear and slowly leave the area.
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