Driving a boat at night | How to enter a harbour after dark | Motor Boat & Yachting

Entering a harbour at night is a very different challenge to entering during the day. If you haven’t carefully considered what you are looking for and when, it can be very confusing or even dangerous. Our resident boating instructor Jon Mendez shares his top tips...
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[@nickwebb9290]

That was so very interesting John.
As a crew member I’ve only entered a harbour at night once, Chichester Harbour. The skipper was newly qualified and I must admit I found it a bit stressful as he did too.
However you explained this really well as you always do, many thanks

[@magnuscarlblick3038]

As always, great advice from you John! I really appreciate this how-to series.

[@FLGurl]

Very nice. I think the best planning is when you incorporate safety first. I know that I would have to cut short activities in order to be back at the marina before dark, but that is just me. Well done sir!

[@davidallen9526]

Love these "How To" videos.
Im sure the light was needed for the video, but can't help wondering how your night vision was kept as every so ofter you get a nice light burning into your eyes....
Well done Capt.

[@ironichumorist]

excellent content. thank you, john.

[@cookiemonster2299]

Superb explanation as usual 👏👏👍❤️🇬🇧

[@chrisao1987]

Add some off-road lights to the front of that thing and light up in front of you. I don’t see how folks drive boats in blind.

[@captain-Dan]

Unlit obstacles at night are TERRIFYING. I thought i saw something out my peripheral once... Waited a long time then my imagination thought i saw a body hanging off a crucifix... Actually just managed to go on the same bearing as a line of pots. I security'ed them because unlit at night near a port entrance could foul up somebody (or indeed, me!)

[@joec4871]

Why is the camera on you instead of showing the lights while you're talking.

[@truk1963]

Hello Jon
I have a question about the BAYLINER 3055
people say to stay far away from them kind regards
Kurt Hansen. UK

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

And make sure you don't have someone shining a torch in your face at the helm.

[@MikiLund]

Boating at night is STUPID!!! PERIOD!!!

[@richardbailey754]

only for the uneducated

[@JoshPiland]

🛥️ 🫖 🇬🇧