Training new boater on a 48’ Sabre in Norfolk, Virginia 

Before you approach and head into a marina basin such as this one, stop yourself to analyze wind and tide. Find out from the Dockmaster ahead of time what your docking situation is so you can plan ahead based on those conditions. Is the wind and tide working together or opposing? Will those conditions push you toward the dock or away? How do I need to set my spring lines up? Those are a few considerations to make your life easier coming into a tight basin.