| 1 = Stern Rope | 3 = Fore Spring | 5 = Forward Breast |
| 2 = After Breast | 4 = After Spring | 6 = Bow Rope |
The table below are the
minimum recommeneded lengths for vessels berthed in tidal harbours. If you intend to visit a tidal harbour, please ensure that sufficent lengths of berthing lines are held on board. Consult area charts or ask the Harbour Master for information on the rise and fall of tides in that area.
| BERTHING ALONGSIDE ROPE LENGTH GUIDE |
| Boat length | Dayboat | 6m | 8m | 10m | 12m | 14m | 16m |
Head &
Stern Rope | 6-10m | 9-12m | 12-16m | 15-20m | 18-24m | 21-28m | 24-32m |
Fwd & Aft
breast Ropes | 3-4m | 4-5m | 6m | 7-8m | 9m | 10-11m | 12m |
Fwd & Aft
Spring Rope | 6-7m | 8m | 10m | 12-13m | 15m | 17-18m | 20m |
NOTE: If you are berthing alongside floating pontoons, then the above lengths can be reduced.
