Dock lines: Bow line - Stern line - Spring lines
When aboard a boat, ropes are no longer called ropes, they are called lines.
What is a dock line?
Dock lines are ropes that are used to secure a vessel to a dock or pier.
What are the 3 basic dock line types?
- A bow line to secure the bow.
- A stern line to secure the stern.
- At least one spring line to reduce fore-and-aft movement.
![bow line - stern line - spring line](https://aceboater.com/hs-fs/hubfs/courses/usa2024/images/images-transparentes/mooring-a-boat-hr.png?width=1100&height=619&name=mooring-a-boat-hr.png)