Docking
Drills
Boat Handling Under Pressure
Docking
Drills
Boat Handling Under Pressure
Master High-Stakes
Docking
• Level
Intermediate
• Group
6 students + instructor + chef
• Upcoming Sessions
May 30 – June 06, 2026 | 6 spots left
Oct 03 – 10, 2026 | 6 spots left
• Training Area
Saronic Gulf, Greece
• Departure
Alimos Marina, Athens
• Accommodation & Food
7 nights onboard a 45–49ft monohull
Daily breakfast & lunch, water, coffee, snacks
Docking demands a different kind of skill. This intensive course focuses on the high-stakes, close-quarters handling where precision is everything. Our practical curriculum puts you in real scenarios to master advanced docking, anchoring in crowded bays, and Med mooring in challenging conditions.
Through hands-on drills, you will learn to read the wind, use your engine's power intentionally, and make clear decisions under pressure.
You'll train daily on a modern 45–49ft monohull in the Saronic Gulf with a crew of just 6 people, ensuring maximum personal focus and time to master each skill.
Perfect
for:
> Newly certified skippers ready to translate theory into real-world control
> Confidence-seeking charterers tired of pre-trip docking anxiety
> Boat owners determined to handle their vessel with precision in any situation
> Sailing partners and couples building the teamwork needed for seamless marina maneuvers
What
You`ll
Learn
Discover the boat's sweet spot for turning.
Mastering this concept allows you to spin your boat gracefully in a tight space, as if on a dime.
Learn to dance with any dock, in any situation.
We break down the precise techniques for docking side-to (alongside a pier), stern-to (Mediterranean style), and using spring lines to pivot, hold position, or gracefully depart in challenging conditions.
Use your propeller's hidden power.
Learn to intentionally use the sideways thrust (prop walk) and the powerful stream of water (prop wash) to your advantage for precise maneuvers.
Anchoring under pressure, not just in an open bay.
Practice setting and retrieving your anchor in crowded anchorages and challenging conditions, ensuring a restful night anywhere.
Master the stern-to docking.
We'll break down the steps of a Mediterranean mooring—setting the anchor, tying off the stern.
The secret sauce for a smooth operation.
Learn and practice clear, calm command language and procedures that keep your crew coordinated and calm when the pressure is on.
The Boat
You will train on a modern 45–49ft monohull. These vessels are specifically chosen for their precise handling and responsive controls, providing the direct feedback essential for mastering close-quarters maneuvers.
The Boat
Ideal for skill-building
You will train on a modern 45–49ft monohull. These vessels are specifically chosen for their precise handling and responsive controls, providing the direct feedback essential for mastering close-quarters maneuvers.
The boat image presented is for reference, depicting a typical 3-cabin layout. Depending on availability and group size, we may use vessels with 4 or even 5 cabins for this course.
The Boat
You will train on a modern 45–49ft monohull. These vessels are specifically chosen for their precise handling and responsive controls, providing the direct feedback essential for mastering close-quarters maneuvers.
The Boat
Ideal for skill-building
You will train on a modern 45–49ft monohull. These vessels are specifically chosen for their precise handling and responsive controls, providing the direct feedback essential for mastering close-quarters maneuvers.
The boat image presented is for reference, depicting a typical 3-cabin layout. Depending on availability and group size, we may use vessels with 4 or even 5 cabins for this course.
Your
Instructor
With over 30,000 nautical miles and hundreds of charters, Mihail combines vast experience (RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, RYA Cruising and Shorebased Navigation Instructor) with a genuine gift for teaching.
He’s the patient instructor who remembers those moments when your heart pounds in your chest and you’re afraid of making a mistake.
His superpower is explaining complex concepts simply. What this means for you: a calm, structured, patient coach beside you every step of the way. You’ll practice real maneuvers, receive daily feedback, and build confidence.
The Area
Ideal training ground
A collection of carefully selected, semi-enclosed bays with predictable conditions, designed for intensive training. Expect multiple docking scenarios, varied anchorages under different wind exposures, and traditional quays, creating the ideal "classrooms" for high-stakes maneuvering.
This is the perfect environment to build muscle memory through relentless repetition, where every challenge is intentional and every success is earned.
Your
Instructor
With over 30,000 nautical miles and hundreds of charters, Mihail combines vast experience (RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, RYA Cruising and Shorebased Navigation Instructor) with a genuine gift for teaching.
He’s the patient instructor who remembers those moments when your heart pounds in your chest and you’re afraid of making a mistake.
His superpower is explaining complex concepts simply. What this means for you: a calm, structured, patient coach beside you every step of the way. You’ll practice real maneuvers, receive daily feedback, and build confidence.
The Boat
Mid-size monohull: ideal for skill-building
You will train on a modern 45–49ft monohull. These vessels are specifically chosen for their precise handling and responsive controls, providing the direct feedback essential for mastering close-quarters maneuvers.
The boat image presented is for reference, depicting a typical 3-cabin layout. Depending on availability and group size, we may use vessels with 4 or even 5 cabins for this course.
The Area
Ideal training ground
A collection of carefully selected, semi-enclosed bays with predictable conditions, designed for intensive training. Expect multiple docking scenarios, varied anchorages under different wind exposures, and traditional quays, creating the ideal "classrooms" for high-stakes maneuvering.
This is the perfect environment to build muscle memory through relentless repetition, where every challenge is intentional and every success is earned.
The Area
Ideal training ground
A collection of carefully selected, semi-enclosed bays with predictable conditions, designed for intensive training. Expect multiple docking scenarios, varied anchorages under different wind exposures, and traditional quays, creating the ideal "classrooms" for high-stakes maneuvering.
This is the perfect environment to build muscle memory through relentless repetition, where every challenge is intentional and every success is earned.
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