How to Prevent Overshooting the Dock Slip

While docking the boat, every turn should be deliberate. By being decisive in their steering, boaters can prevent overshooting the slip when docking the boat.

In this newest boating safety and education video, Ray Fernandez of Bridge Marina demonstrates what happens when boaters hesitate in their steering when docking the boat.

Become a Docking Pro with Our Hands-On, On-Water Boating Lessons!

Bridge Marina offers small group and one-on-one on-water courses that get you on the water, learning to boat! Whether you need help in not overshooting dock slips, close-quarter control, or more, we’ll get you boating confidently!

Join us for one of our learning experiences, and you’ll be out on a beautiful Bridge Marina boat, or yours, on Lake Hopatcong or Sandy Hook Bay with a professional instructor. Gain hands-on boat handling experience and expert guidance from our warm, welcoming team. Plus, you’ll receive a discount towards a future Bridge Marina boating experience!

Our learning programs are brought to you in partnership with the BoatUS Foundation and the National Safe Boating Council.  Together, we have welcomed thousands of new boaters to the boating lifestyle, and we’re here to make the process as simple and welcoming as possible.

Need Help Getting Started?

See our schedule and sign up for on-water boating lessons on Lake Hopatcong here and in Highlands here! You can also fill out this quick, easy form, or call us at (973) 663-1976.