What to know for Anchoring, Mooring, and Coming Alongside
Prepare for basic securing manoeuvres before putting the boat close to hazards or pontoons.
Approach planning, fenders, lines, wind and tide, anchoring scope, and securing. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for Powerboat Theory and ICC Prep and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- Prepare fenders and lines early
- Know whether wind or tide is dominant
- Use appropriate scope when anchoring
- Do not put hands or feet between boat and pontoon
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
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