South Wales Marine Berthing Alongside Rope Length Guide

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Berthing Alongside Rope Length Guide

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.

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