What side do you dock your boat on?

• With my boat, it’s usually easiest to keep the dock on the starboard side. With the boat stopped, turn the wheel hard to port, engage forward gear and give a quick burst of throttle. Then immediately bring the throttle back to idle and the gearshift to the neutral position.

How big of a boat can one person handle?

Well, a sailboat measuring between 35 and 45 feet (10.5 – 14 meters) with a draft of about 2 meters, plenty of sail area, easy reefing, and well-working assistive equipment can be ideal for one person to handle.

How big a motor yacht can one person handle?

One sailor can typically manage about 300 – 400 sq ft. of sail. Anything up to and it becomes unmanageable quickly, especially if the weather turns. Following this rule, you can increase your hull length a bit if you choose a boat with more and smaller sails.

Can you drive a yacht by yourself?

Can you pilot your own yacht? If you’re an experienced captain who regularly pilots large yachts, a solo trip is entirely possible. However, vessels over 75 feet are more challenging to maintain alone, and some states require captains to employ a crew for a yacht that is over 50 feet long.