Which line should you cast off first when the wind is blowing towards the dock?

When the wind is blowing towards the dock, you should cast off the line that is holding the bow (front) of the boat first. This allows the boat's stern (rear) to swing out away from the dock, making it easier to maneuver away from the dock without being pushed back into it by the wind. After the bow line is released, you can then cast off the stern line.