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How to Dock a Boat on a Beach

An average-sized boat will dock on shore easily. A larger vessel, however, requires a satellite boat to transport passengers and cargo to and from the vessel, which is tied to a buoy or other object about 10 to 20 yards offshore. Small- and medium-sized boats aren't as susceptible at scraping the bottom of the waterbed and can be guided to shore.

Things You'll Need

Rope
Large rock

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the boat engine off when the boat enters about 4 feet of water. Pull the lift handle on the engine, which is usually located on the right. This will prevent the engine's blades from scraping the waterbed.
- 2
  Row the boat to the shore for the remaining distance. Climb out the boat from the bow.
- 3
  Pull about half of the boat onto the shore. Either tie the boat to a secure object, such as a tree, or use a weight, such as a rock at the bow, to hold the boat down. Alternatively, if the water isn't fast-flowing, let the gravity of the boat hold it down. You can also take the boat completely out of the water to rest on shore.

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