"How-To" Boating Tips and Boat Docking Lessons

Boat Docking techniques with Doug Dawson

Brenda and Doug Dawson (5th generation industry professionals) have combined their lifetimes of boating experience, expertise and knowledge in their publications and articles.

They are dedicated to helping new boaters and seasoned boaters, both power and sail, around the world.

We Put the "ing" in Boating

Boat Docking Lessons

Get the right docking lesson for your boat, power or sail, single or twin, outboard, sterndrive or inboard.
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Mel
Brenda, "Nice job by you and Doug, I really like your common sense approach to handling a boat with easy time for the first mate." Thanks again.
Bill, 'a fan'.
I had already checked out your website and decided to get the book on docking, so will be sure to get the pontoon version. And even though I'm an Eagle Scout and thought I knew in my knots well, I've decided to order the book on knots!
Tom Schreiber
Y'all are the best! Downloaded it, saved it, printed it--now all we have to do is master it! Thank you so much.
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