[saltfisherman]

most forget to check the flag. Every Marina has a flag flying, check the wind direction. Plus the tide.

Sometimes you have to go past the spot you want to be in to come at it from down wind direction. Use the tide or wind to help you. It can help you catch the boat to easily turn it. It can help create drag to slow you down and better control you.

People need to figure out which side of the docks to come in from. How does the wind affect your boat and do you need to be very tight to the upwind side of the docks until you hit an open where the wind catches your bow and how do you react.

Also 3 speeds around any other object. Slow, slower and slowest.