Motorboat handling & berthing fundamentals
Confident, controlled motorboat handling is a core skill for every skipper. This online session offers a clear run‑through of the principles that shape close‑quarters manoeuvring, along with practical techniques for leaving and returning to Pure Latitude berths at Port Hamble, Lymington Yacht Haven, and Windsor Marina.
Designed for both new and experienced boaters, the session focuses on the underlying principles and simple techniques that improve marina handling in both single and twin-engine motorboats.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Forces at play
- How wind and tide influence the boat
- Pivot points
- Understanding momentum and drift
Boat control
- Throttle control & boat speed
- Directional thrust
- Approach angles and stopping the boat
- Handling characteristics of twin‑engine vs single‑engine setups
Berthing strategies
- P.A.M.E.
- Approaching finger berths (open & closed) vs pontoons
- Use of springs for departure and arrival
- Tidal considerations at PL home berths
- Crew communication
- Port Hamble
- Lymington Yacht Haven
- Windsor Marina
Why Attend?
Whether you’re new to boating or refreshing the fundamentals, this session will deepen your understanding of motor boat handling and berthing techniques. You’ll come away with a clearer grasp of the techniques we use for each boat’s home berth and a calm, predictable approach to close‑quarters situations.
Join us for a clear, illustrated overview of the fundamentals.
