Sailboat handling & berthing fundamentals
Confident and precise marina handling is a fundamental skill for all sailors. This webinar accompanies our popular ‘park it like a pro’ sail training event and offers a clear run through of the core principles that shape every manoeuvre, along with specific tips for our berths at Port Hamble, Lymington Yacht Haven, and Queen Anne’s Battery.
Designed for sailors of all experience levels, the session focuses on the techniques that make close‑quarters handling calmer, safer, and more predictable.
What You’ll Learn
Forces at play:
- How wind and tide affect the boat
- Pivot points
- Understanding momentum and drift
Boat control:
- Steerage way and maintaining control
- Rudder wash and prop walk
- Approach angles and stopping the boat
- Handling differences with twin rudders
Berthing strategies:
- P.A.M.E.
- Finger berths (open & closed) vs pontoons
- Use of springs
- Tidal considerations
- Crew communication
- Port Hamble
- Lymington Yacht Haven
- Queen Anne’s Battery
Why Attend?
Whether you’re a new skipper or refreshing the basics, this session will enhance your understanding of boat handling fundamentals and berthing techniques. You’ll come away with greater confidence and a set of practical manoeuvres tailored to Pure Latitude home berths.
Reserve your place and refresh the skills that take the pressure out of parking.
