How to Use the Mooring Buoy Properly

Using a mooring buoy properly involves the following steps:

1. Approach the buoy: Approach the mooring buoy slowly from downwind or down current, keeping the buoy on the same side as the helm station for better visibility
2. Retrieve the pick-up line: Safely retrieve the floating yellow pick-up line using a boat hook
3. Secure the boat: Tie your bow line to the ring on top of the mooring buoy to secure your boat
4. Maintain a safe distance: Ensure that you maintain a safe distance between the boat and the buoy to avoid collisions
5. Position fenders correctly: Properly position fenders to protect your boat from rubbing against the buoy or other objects
6. Avoid entanglement: Put your vessel in neutral to avoid entanglement with the mooring buoy or lines

By following these steps, you can safely inflate and effectively use a mooring buoy for mooring your boat safely. It’s important to note that different mooring buoys may have specific instructions or guidelines, so always refer to any provided information or signage.

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