If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock as you prepare to dock, which line should you secure first?
a. towing line
b. bow line
c. starboard (right) line
d. port (left) line

Bow Line

Explanation:

If the wind or current is pushing your boat away from the dock, bow line should be secured first.

1- We should cast off the bow and stern lines.

2-With the help of an oar or boat hook, keep the boat clear of the dock.

3-Leave the boat on its own for sometime and let the wind or current carry the boat away from the dock.

4 - As you see there is sufficient clearance, shift into forward gear and slowly leave the area.

compass can be used day and night, cloudy or sunny