Rammed the dock but no damage to steel boat or dock. 
Was going dead slow.
A couple of shots from the bow mounted canon should have slowed you down, assuming it is not recoiless...
Every docking or departure can be different, but the longer it takes, the greater the exposure to adverse wind or current, with a greater chance of the boat going somewhere not intended. Not suggesting high speed maneuvers, just getting the job done as quickly as is safe. Though on occasions, some speed might be indicated, like in your reversing move.The only time I hit another boat, when i damaged my fashion plate, I was trying to be cautious. Too cautious it turns out.
The wind was blowing from the stern and we had to back out. I "hot dogged" it out previous times and it worked fine.
So this time, having all the confidence in the world, I figured I could go slower and be "safer".
Half way out of the slip, the wind pushed the stern around in about 10 seconds.
I love TF, I have learned so much.But too many here think there is only ONE WAY to do it.
Whatever IT is.
