Thanks for taking the time to show us your trip up to Dell Quay & the problems you encountered. Very real situation & good advice. Always carry an anchor & chain plus rode, one of the most important pieces of equipment to have and not an extra. I enjoy the videos. Tim
I have a 12 ft dinghy and always carry at least 1 anchor, and often 2, even on the river or reservoir. If nothing else, it's nice to have a break, make a coffee, and possibly even go for a swim from the anchored boat. It's also vital safety equipment.
I once tried to anchor a Wayfarer in Calshot creek, which is mud. The mud had a layer of slimy weed covering it. The flukes of the Danforth anchor would not dig in, they kept dragging up a great wodge of weed which slithered along the bottom. Gave up after several attempts. A grapnel, or a fisherman type might have held, but the Danforth was useless in this case. In a dinghy, I carry a folding grapnel with 2m of chain, plus nylon rode. It stows in a mesh bag fixed to the centreboard case.
Unfortunately by their nature anchors have to have weight. But as you say you just have to learn to live with one. Maybe find the best balance point to store it.
I currently have 5 anchors. I only need two. Happy to give a couple away for free. If you need an anchor, ask around the harbor. There will likely be some old salty people with a few extras like me.
I agree with you on the anchor but frankly if you posted a video two weeks ago about getting caught out by the tidal flow then you probably need to do an RYA coarse and learn a bit about tidal streams and reading charts to get an idea of the shorline composition. I would also invest in some proper sailing gear rather than a pair of converse and a tshirt. Don't rely on the luxury of a call out for assistance. Hope you bought the HM some beers. On the plus side you've got a boat , your getting out and passing on your experiences so good on you.. fair winds 👍
Several people got caught out that day. Even locals with good tidal knowledge. And as I mentioned in the video, I know a sailing instructor who got caught out and needed a tow when his engine overheated. I had better sailing shoes with me but changed into the old converse because I was going to stand in mud for a while. I do have RYA certificates. Better to acknowledge my misfortune in the hope it helps others, than pretend it didn’t happen, I think.
Dont fancy forking out for an anchor ??? quick visit to local breakers yard or lorry garage will usually secure an old brake drum for free a quick pressure wash and hammerite job provides an excellent mud weight that digs into mud or sand and will work well for most light boats up to about 25 feet. I would not recommend for off shore or strong tidal currents gales etc but sheltered waters no problem. It will last for years and kept painted will never leave rust stains. chain with a loop through the central hole and rim I always recommend keeping a small spade on board it will dig a pit into mud or sand into which you can bury drift wood with painter attached or mud weight this will hold most boats properly rigged up. and provide an emergency loo, the spade that is not the mud weight.
Aside note: haven't you got the lower mainsheet pulley block with the cleat upside-down? I feel it would be difficult to cleat it in the position used in this video, and possibly too easy tu uncleat unintentionally. Congratulations on such a neat boat, though!
It’s setup correctly. Also, I have the original plans which show the rig setup. In fact, I should actually shorten the traveller line so that the fiddle block hangs lower so I can get a better angle on the mainsheet when cleating off. All works fine.
It’s a Yaquina Bay One-Design by Paul Gartside. He designs beautiful boats. There are other videos about the boat on my UA-cam channel. Will make a walk around video at some point.
Thankfully sailing a small boat isn't so heavily regulated that you need a bloody license to enjoy getting out there. Cruising dinghy enthusiasts used to club sailing in modern Bermuda rigged plastic boats would never dream of insisting on an anchor - that's what the rescue boat is for. What may be the bleeding obvious to seasoned sailors needs saying out loud like this. He's lucky he wasn't dragged high a dry or smashed against rocks. He could have mentions oars or a paddle too.
Thanks, I inherited an anchor and will now put it in the boat!
Thanks for taking the time to show us your trip up to Dell Quay & the problems you encountered. Very real situation & good advice. Always carry an anchor & chain plus rode, one of the most important pieces of equipment to have and not an extra. I enjoy the videos. Tim
Thanks, Tim. I think it’s important to log my successes as well as my failures. It’s all a learning curve. Glad you like the videos. Cheers.
I have a 12 ft dinghy and always carry at least 1 anchor, and often 2, even on the river or reservoir. If nothing else, it's nice to have a break, make a coffee, and possibly even go for a swim from the anchored boat. It's also vital safety equipment.
Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated.
I once tried to anchor a Wayfarer in Calshot creek, which is mud. The mud had a layer of slimy weed covering it. The flukes of the Danforth anchor would not dig in, they kept dragging up a great wodge of weed which slithered along the bottom. Gave up after several attempts. A grapnel, or a fisherman type might have held, but the Danforth was useless in this case. In a dinghy, I carry a folding grapnel with 2m of chain, plus nylon rode. It stows in a mesh bag fixed to the centreboard case.
Great info. Thanks for sharing. There’s a lot of slimy weed where I sail also.
What a beautiful sailing boat!
@@JacSchroder Thanks very much.
My outboard always works 100% of the time when I don’t need it, when I need it , it does not work 100% of the time.
Isn’t that always the way.
I think that is very good advice, I'll, take one along in future. Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
Absolutely.
Unfortunately by their nature anchors have to have weight. But as you say you just have to learn to live with one. Maybe find the best balance point to store it.
My boat is 14 feet long. The anchor weighs 3.5kg. Not too bad. Storage position and weight distribution on a small boat also need to be considered.
I currently have 5 anchors. I only need two. Happy to give a couple away for free. If you need an anchor, ask around the harbor. There will likely be some old salty people with a few extras like me.
Very kind. Thanks for letting me know.
I agree with you on the anchor but frankly if you posted a video two weeks ago about getting caught out by the tidal flow then you probably need to do an RYA coarse and learn a bit about tidal streams and reading charts to get an idea of the shorline composition. I would also invest in some proper sailing gear rather than a pair of converse and a tshirt. Don't rely on the luxury of a call out for assistance. Hope you bought the HM some beers. On the plus side you've got a boat , your getting out and passing on your experiences so good on you.. fair winds 👍
Several people got caught out that day. Even locals with good tidal knowledge. And as I mentioned in the video, I know a sailing instructor who got caught out and needed a tow when his engine overheated. I had better sailing shoes with me but changed into the old converse because I was going to stand in mud for a while. I do have RYA certificates. Better to acknowledge my misfortune in the hope it helps others, than pretend it didn’t happen, I think.
@@WavingNotDrowning I totally agree with your decision of using old shoes and only wish you had a working anchor. Thanks.
Good info!
Glad it was helpful!
Dont fancy forking out for an anchor ??? quick visit to local breakers yard or lorry garage will usually secure an old brake drum for free a quick pressure wash and hammerite job provides an excellent mud weight that digs into mud or sand and will work well for most light boats up to about 25 feet. I would not recommend for off shore or strong tidal currents gales etc but sheltered waters no problem. It will last for years and kept painted will never leave rust stains. chain with a loop through the central hole and rim I always recommend keeping a small spade on board it will dig a pit into mud or sand into which you can bury drift wood with painter attached or mud weight this will hold most boats properly rigged up. and provide an emergency loo, the spade that is not the mud weight.
Spade for emergency loo? My sailing essentials list just got longer.
@@WavingNotDrowning 😃
Aside note: haven't you got the lower mainsheet pulley block with the cleat upside-down? I feel it would be difficult to cleat it in the position used in this video, and possibly too easy tu uncleat unintentionally.
Congratulations on such a neat boat, though!
It’s setup correctly. Also, I have the original plans which show the rig setup. In fact, I should actually shorten the traveller line so that the fiddle block hangs lower so I can get a better angle on the mainsheet when cleating off. All works fine.
Hi Joe. Colleen has not got a boat, but wondered if she still needs an anchor?
I recommend she buy a boat.
how heavy is your anchor? i’m wondering what i’ll need for my similar sized dinghy
@@cbships5550 3.5kg, 7.7lbs.
What is the name of that boat? So nice!
or rather the name of the model
It’s a Yaquina Bay One-Design by Paul Gartside. He designs beautiful boats. There are other videos about the boat on my UA-cam channel. Will make a walk around video at some point.
@@WavingNotDrowning Wow, that's a beauty. Owner of a CL16 ( Wayfarer ) near Battle Creek, Mi, America.
I love Wayfarers.
Is this a spoof?
Why do you ask?
Thankfully sailing a small boat isn't so heavily regulated that you need a bloody license to enjoy getting out there.
Cruising dinghy enthusiasts used to club sailing in modern Bermuda rigged plastic boats would never dream of insisting on an anchor - that's what the rescue boat is for.
What may be the bleeding obvious to seasoned sailors needs saying out loud like this.
He's lucky he wasn't dragged high a dry or smashed against rocks. He could have mentions oars or a paddle too.
@@AndyJarman I did have oars. But the tide was too strong to row against. Safest option was to pull over.
😂
So you are saying that you can use your wife on the shore, but out on the water you definitely need an anchor.
We both used to take turns holding the boat sometimes while the other fetched the car and trailer. Not now we have an anchors.