Docking

[Ted]

Is there a name for the method of docking a boat with the stern to a fixed dock and the bow attached to a single pile? How would you secure a boat with this type of setup?

 

[RichH]

Youre probably referring to 'mediterranean mooring' or med-mooring (quite common outside of the USA):

http://www.medsailor.com/how-to-med-moor/