Boat Docking Tutorial from Bridge Marina: How to Back Your Boat into a Dock Slip

Trouble backing your boat into a dock slip? Backing your boat into a slip can require a lot of gear shifting and turning techniques similar to a three-point turn.

In this newest “how to” boating video, Ray Fernandez of Bridge Marina demonstrates how to back your boat into a dock slip by bumping in and out of gear and using the “steer, then gear” technique.

Want to become a docking pro?

Bridge Marina offers on-water boating lessons that cover docking, close-quarter maneuvering, and more! Learn more about our different modules on our Learn to Boat page.

Get boating with us this summer!

There’s still plenty of time left in the summer to get boating! Bridge Marina offers many ways to get boating. You can rent a luxury boat, join our Boating Club, get your New Jersey Boating Safety Certificate, take an on-water boating lesson, or purchase your very own new or pre-owned boat!