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Steps. 1  1. Study the methods of how to tie up a boat. 2  2. Prepare the proper rope (or line) and use stern lines to secure the stern, spring lines to control movement fore-and-aft, fender ties to tie up the boat fenders and the correct bow and dock ties to fit the type of dock you will be using.
Another method, though not used very often but very effective, is to drop an anchor a short distance from the dock. This allows you to use your anchor line to slowly approach the dock. When using this method it is feasible to allow your boat to go beam on to the wind. Just make sure your anchor is holding well before you try this, otherwise things are going to get very interesting.