Mooring

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Some of the boating supply stores sell a stern anchor that is essentially a long bungy cord with an anchor attached. It's also used for beaching and keeping the boat off the beach while on shore. As you make your approach, drop the stern anchor then motor in to unload and hook the mooring line. Once the boat is secured with the mooring line, just pay out the mooring line and the stern line will pull the boat back to it's resting point. then when you're ready to use the boat again, just pull in the mooring line. 8)