Backing in for the first time

First time backing in a Navigator 54. Great BIG boat with a bow and stern thruster including twin 500 HP Volvo Diesels. Learn more about handling your own boat with these 5 Training Videos, click here,
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[@rabukan5842]

I own a 50 foot Riva with twin MAN 510s, but no thrusters. This reminds me of the first time I docked her. It took me 5 tries to figure out how the wind moved the boat, and how the sticks work. I knew to get my hands off the wheel, but being on a high flybridge with limited view was definitely stressful since I had nice expensive boats all around me. It would have been nice to have.had you onboard Captain Chris :) However, I stayed calm and kept remembering that neutral was my friend, and I was in no rush. I stopped her a few times to figure out perspective, etc. After that first time, I was a bit nervous when we took her out until around the 5th or 6th time, when I finally docked her on the first try, like you did here. Then, one day, I took her out by myself for about an hour, practicing departures and docking in different situations, until the sticks became part of my fingers and brain. Now I can dock her anywhere, even in harsh conditions, but having someone there to teach me back then would have made life a lot easier, and the boat a lot more enjoyable. Well done!

[@AskCaptainChris]

rabukan 58 thanks for sharing your experience so others may learn. Appreciate the kind words as well. 👍🏼

[@expresscruiserlife]

VHF is too loud.....when docking I turn everything down and concentrate on the task at hand. I tell everyone to let me concentrate and listen for instructions. Docking is stressful but very rewarding when you set it in it's slip with ease. Nice job docking captain. Bow thruster can be your best friend----My new-to-me boat this season has a bow thruster and I feel extremely spoiled :-)

[@aircanuck]

My favourite drink: Pleasure Boating Lite. All the flavour, half the pleasure, twice the stress.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Call it an adventure. This is fun but requires skill. Better than sitting at home watching TV. You can learn something and go places. Your friends will be envious.

[@gonzaloviglino2305]

yesterday I sailed my first yacht ever a 40ft four winns on my own for a 2 hours trip (with clients), never ever driven twin engines before and went out like buttler, super smooth I learned only watching these type of clips, my docking was almost identical to this one

[@elcajondavid1]

Wow! First timer and an awesome instructor looked like pros, especially in those tight births. Really wish I had those bow thrusters when I had my boat, it sure would have made it a lot easier.

[@tomrizzo1554]

I am an expert with my 20-foot center console however if i . I ever have the cash to buy the 65 foot Viking i would like I would definitely call . You for lessons . You are definitely a calm teacher and would not stress me out

[@AskCaptainChris]

Tom rizzo 👍🏼

[@freak9936]

great video Captain, clear-precise and calm instructions 👍

[@AskCaptainChris]

Muhammed Kocak thanks for watching!

[@markburley4901]

Great video to "hear" how to back in. Backing our 370 Sundancer is tricky as clearance on either side is only about 6". Wind is NOT our friend. Thanks for posting.

[@billblendick9780]

What this vessel needs is a burgee on the bow rail that shows the captain what direction the wind is at the vessel.

[@yourmedicareguylarrybelt7792]

Your best video ever. I cant even imagine being a newby trying that without you right on my hip. I see so many of the big boys in my Marina never leave their slips. I got to think if you dont use them weekly you loose your skills. I have enough problem getting my 22 foot Tritoon on the gulf to behave so much appreciation.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Larry Belt so right about need for practice. Thanks for your comments.

[@buddyparrot1]

We had a 25 with twin 200s, and my father could never learn to use the engines to dock. We had a slip meant for a larger boat, plus it was in a corner , so he could get it in there, but I guess once you hit 6o, it's hard to learn a new skill.

[@station08]

Great job there Captain. Patience is key.

[@rodcarpenter849]

That was smooth.....Nice job

[@allenscott7048]

Nice job, captain 👍

[@Kijkmaarlekker]

Mooi werk hoor. Super leuke filmpjes om naar te kijken en leerzaam ook nog.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Harald thanks for watching.

[@michaelwsudziarski6929]

Good job ! This is just MY opinion when im teaching someone new to docking I find THEY have SO MUCH going on in thier HEAD I just use left engine right engine I find thats where they make the most mistakes I've been doing this for 30 yrs like alot of people out there it comes 2nd nature because we have been doing for so long . I feel someone so new dosent need another thing to figure out . Like I said just my opinion everyone has what works for them . 🇺🇸

[@boatrvme8478]

I agree...He is having to decide which is port and starboard :)

[@bahamasking2063]

Right

[@happy_days3820]

great video and you never know how tough it is when boat is bigger than 30' when it's in a windy day!

[@RusstafaB]

Excellent I would be having kittens reversing in to that gap. Well done and thanks for posting.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Russtafa B you are most welcome.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Ken Lee 🐈

[@brandonescoe9980]

When docking a big boat always take your time and don't be afraid to use the engines to get out of a sticky situation

[@frankguagliano5921]

Nice job... Is that Sam Kinison coaching ? oh oohhhhhh!

[@NikosWings]

Wow great video I was stressed just watching

[@yusdelpadron6822]

Nicely done. It took me many time to get it right.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Yusdel Padron all it takes is practice...and more practice. 👍🏼

[@kylefng]

Nice work!

[@HillBassplayer]

How big is this boat Capt. Chris? You are definately a patient teacher, great job.😎😎😎

[@AskCaptainChris]

Eugene Hill thanks so much! This is a 54 foot Navigator. Yup. It’s a lot of boat!

[@rjacksonr1]

@@AskCaptainChris hay Captain, have you any videos of single engine boats reversing on a windy day that might help me, cheers, Richard from NZ

[@AskCaptainChris]

Richard Jackson here is one from a boat show. Wasn’t my client but…a few things to learn. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5amgGaMiK2Iebc

[@AskCaptainChris]

Richard Jackson and here are a few more single engine boats at the same boat show. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o16toZuoaauml5Y

[@michaelbricker3283]

Great job!

[@patricklovy8313]

Great job

[@AskCaptainChris]

Patrick Lovy thanks for watching.

[@anthonyc362]

Great video and thanks for posting.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Anthony C thanks for watching!

[@theelectricchef69]

Nice instruction!

[@AskCaptainChris]

The Electric Chef thanks for the positive vibes. Appreciate y’all watching. 😎

[@yourmedicareguylarrybelt7792]

You can not go into neutral! Best advice ever!

[@AskCaptainChris]

Larry Belt you cannot steer if you’re not in gear. 🔅

[@AskCaptainChris]

Ken Lee if you stay in neutral you lose your steerage.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Ken Lee with a twin engine boat you need at least one or both engines in gear to skew the boat for alignment purposes.

[@phillippowell1740]

Good effort. I can parallel park a 22 meter B-train, but doing that with a boat scares the crap out of me.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Phillip Powell your B-train parking takes practice and a bit of skill same as docking a boat. Most of us boaters would be quite intimidated in the cab of a truck for the first time or two. Learn and master the skill with a bit of practice. Thanks for watching.

[@tomrizzo1554]

How nerve-wracking very good instructions

[@AskCaptainChris]

Tom rizzo only nerve wracking when you don’t know how your boat responds. Hire a professional TRAINING captain - there really is a difference. Then practice what you learned. Practice really does the job!! Thanks for watching.

[@nicvanorton6795]

So much to compensate for, so many different inputs, tight as a Brooklyn alleyway. Great job, but I have to say that its more than half the battle just to stay calm, if I were the owner I would dread coming in and out of there. One mistake and you're looking at major damage.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Practice helps.

[@adamd858]

not bad for the first time!

[@sailorm79]

so then what happens when you pinball your way to your slip? Because That's how I would end up doing it.

[@AskCaptainChris]

You better have a good mate who can use a fender effectively.

[@tommywatters3344]

Well done. Dig decisiveness and intentional docking. I’d rather wind all day long than a strong current. Strong wind and strong current is a bad cocktail for me atleast. ;)

[@AskCaptainChris]

Tommy Watters thanks for your comments. Agreed, sometimes you just have to wait for the tide to slack. We’ve even anchored and waited when the current is stronger than we like. 😎Thanks for watching.

[@yourmedicareguylarrybelt7792]

The current is more predictable though. When I'm pulling out of my slip the wind can change direction 3 times.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Larry Belt agreed! Sometimes the gusts will surprise you. 👍🏼

[@nicvanorton6795]

"I've been a sailor forever" but I hired you to tell me that to do...

[@blewyd]

When you get a new boat, its always best to hire a professional capt. When we got our hatteras, we had lots of experience in boats, but still hired a processional CG certified capt to go with us to further our knowledge with a bigger sized boat and helping navigate the ICW. Hiring a captain has nothing to do with the owners experience.

[@nicvanorton6795]

@@blewyd When the guy you hired tells you to do something, you don't argue and tell him about your experience, you listen and do it! Common sense!

[@AskCaptainChris]

We see all sorts of responses to stress. Eventually we get through to most of our students. And this new owner was no exception. He is doing great now out on his own.

[@Godofthemoon1]

I’d have to move that dinghy I hope he can see better than what the camera could see. Job we’ll done

[@AskCaptainChris]

Everything is a trade off. There are other options to relocate the dinghy on this style of boat. But every option comes with new issues to consider. Just like learning to drive your parents station wagon, you can’t see it all but you do learn how far you can go before it’s too late. 😎

[@Jeff-kw8jj]

Tell them to use the transmissions like they are bike handlebars when going forward or bow-in..easier for newbies to also set up the turn to back in. No docking is ever the same.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Jeffstradamus great visual. We use many different ways to train and determine which based on your background and experience. Thanks for sharing this method. Will remember that for future clients. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@benjaminflanagan5767]

Perfect 😂

[@AskCaptainChris]

No yelling. No scratches. Yup that’s a perfect first time docking.

[@roger9453]

Thruster's - not fair and cheating! Yes I am jealous!

[@PhilbyFavourites]

They’re not cheating, they are just another tool in the inventory. If you think of them like that it’s far easier than your “friends” offering “advice…” at a crucial moment.

[@stevenzucker7984]

Do you still give lessons cpt? I have a 35’ carver at cozey cove and need to learn

[@drifter9425]

Goo job

[@joemack1884]

That made me nervous just watching

[@AskCaptainChris]

Joe Mack Thanks for watching even though it made you nervous. Practice gets rid of the nerves. 👍🏼😎

[@anthonyc362]

Were the crew secret service?

[@AskCaptainChris]

Anthony C 😎

[@ap4709pk]

Holy shit! This docking stuff is exactly what keeps me away from boats. No thank you!

[@AskCaptainChris]

ap4709pk it’s not for everyone but that’s why we have choices. And if this is your choice then we can help make it happen. Ask Captain Chris!

[@bahamasking2063]

Ask Captain Chris Good job Cap

[@msacco175]

I would shit when radio went off

[@janicetreco127]

no such thing is port bow proper term for the bow would be port shoulder for dealing with the aft section of the vessel its called port or starboard quarter.. not hatin just letting you know love the video though

[@AskCaptainChris]

Janice Treco been working on commercial oilfield boats since the 1970s. Never heard the term shoulder on a boat. Thanks for watching.

[@overlanderengel5787]

Professor

[@4sl648]

Do the port and starboard shifters also control engine throttle? It sounds like the first notch fore or aft from neutral is at or just above engine idle. Just enough to maneuver at slow speed?

[@AskCaptainChris]

Correct.

[@4sl648]

@@AskCaptainChris Thanks, Cap

[@glenngray1201]

Lol man that guy looks like David Duval sitting there ! Holy shit if you don’t know who he is you won’t get it ...

[@AskCaptainChris]

So funny because many think he looks like George W.

[@tomdrummy4984]

What do you do when there is another boat coming in other direction in that narrow marina?

[@AskCaptainChris]

🤣😂

[@pixelatedmushroom]

What's with the shitty 1/4 length docks at this marina 😂

[@bunkman64]

I can do this all day long in a tractor trailer. In a boat that size....Nah.

[@AskCaptainChris]

Bunk Man all it takes is practice. Most of us couldn’t drive a tractor.

[@SavvasPe]

Name of the boat?

[@AskCaptainChris]

Savvas P it’s a Navigator 54

[@84jamesp]

To easy

[@danielerasmus9678]

Starboard reverse? Really

[@AskCaptainChris]

Really.

[@Hyestar]

We are buying a 37ft carver ...no bow or stern thrusters...Im having mini strokes watching this shit! ugh

[@AskCaptainChris]

Ask to boat broker for assistance and purchase our Training Video DOCKING here,www.captainchrisyachtservices.com/boat-handling-videos/docking-with-confidence/

[@zmanc7008]

George Bush? LOL

[@AskCaptainChris]

ILove Chipotle 😆

[@REXONATER70]

It would be worse than death to be that bad at running a boat.

[@AskCaptainChris]

REXONATER70 and we all started on day one. Some of us are smart enough to hire a trainer. Be kind.

[@snrubekim]

Painfully embarrassing to watch 🤦‍♂️. Good intentions but Technically wrong on many accounts.

[@AskCaptainChris]

snrubekim please share your “so many accounts” so others can learn and we can help. This is not meant to be embarrassing.

[@stuartb3609]

snrubekim: crickets......

[@patrickhardy6354]

Great job