I have just seen all your "how to" videos and they are just perfect. The little tips are incredibly helpful and the drone views are amazing. Many thanks for the effort of putting such high quality material online for free. My wife and I will be sailing next week in St Martin and will put to test some of your advices! Cheers
I'd bet that the Mega Yacht owners were very happy indeed to see a completely relaxed skipper at the wheel. sure beats the other scenario of two yahoos running around the boat yelling and throwing fenders overboard in all directions. Oh wait... that's me.
With that much anchor chain out , it obviously is in the channel, is that a problem if the super yacht leaves and now is motoring over your chain with those giant props and engines?
Really, as always, a perfect video, I love your professional explanations . But there is one more thing😂: You should demonstrate that the anchor must still be retracted to check whether it holds in the anchor ground. This is the „life insurance“ if the wind becomes stormy at night. So: stern lines loose on slip, anchor retract a little, maximum reverse with sufficient distance to the pier. If the boat stands under this maneuver, then give comfortable distance to the pier with some chain, tie stern lines. That‘s it 😊😉 Have fun, allways good winds and a handwidth of water under your keel.
We’re gonna have to practice that! You guys make it look easy, but of course, with wind and current... it’s not always easy! It seems like it might be tricky to judge how far out to drop the anchor. Great videos!!
denevs Thanks for your comment. Being anchor chain it stays on the bottom so it doesn’t get run over. If somebody lays their anchor over us then they need to leave before us. That happens a lot in crowded marinas but it can be managed. For instance in the little crowded harbor of Hydra in Greece it’s a daily occurrence. 👍
This will be my method! Simple, easy to understand. Nice to see the overhead shots. We are heading for the med tomorrow for our first yacht charter. It will take knowledge and lots of judgement to pull this off but I am confident my reversing is pretty good. Thanks guys, good one.
Enjoyed the presentation but you dropped pretty much over an across the anchor of the portside superyacht. Just pause at 6:18 and you can see your position and the direction of the anchor line (slightly towards windward)
Ah, so it's a med moor without the med mooring lines. Nicely done. OTOH not all of us have a fin/skeg underbody, can turn on a dime or back straight under significant power.
Excellent demonstration of stern to, with very good explanations.i have been skippering charter yachts in the Mediterranean for the last 25 years and that is predominantly the method in most Marina’s apart from rafting sometimes three and four deep in crowded Marina’s. Eg Hydra on a busy weekend. Regards Alan Kiwi Skipper
First I must say ; great job ! All sailors ( most ) take great pride in their anchoring ability ,especially in difficult current vs.wind conditions.I hate to see Captains throw their hands up saying “ the tides’s going one way and the wind is going the other “ .Well then take in consideration both ,then make the appropriate corrections to get the boat docked.I have been a tug Captain for 22 years and have to dock ships and barges well over 300 ft.long everyday with every wind and current imaginable . My bosses tell me this has to go there, I really don’t have the option of throwing up my hands saying well the tide is going one way and the wind is going the other...lol
Just subscribed. Great vid. The way you guys doing it, it looks so simple. 1. Das the anker had to dig in, or do you only use the weight of the anker and chain 2. With all that chain is there no risk the boot will move backwards with high winds in the bow, 1,5m is enough to be in trouble.
Are you putting a snubber on the anchor? If you nail the scope and end up this close to the dock there would be no room to add it. Alternatively, attaching the snubber at the end of the drop within this sequence would seem to make the whole maneuver much less smooth and put you at risk of a swing to leeward if it doesn't go right on with minimal interruption in the drop. Beautifully done video by the way.
Three things: 1. Love the drone shot! 2. You have taken the fear out of Med Mooring for me. Thank you! 3. How much do they typically charge you when you Med Moor?
That’s great, thanks! Mooring depends on the size and width of your boat, and where (and when) you moor. There are lovely little bays in Greece where you can tie up to the riva for free (because their restaurants get your business) and other bays (for instance in Italy and the more popular parts of Croatia) that can get super expensive.
Keeping Calm ouch! We went as far as Mallorca and now we are waiting for wind to sail to Gibraltar and then across to the Caribbean where we can anchor for free again! ⛵️
OK, well, being a nerd I was waiting for a mistake...but didn't find one. Well done. Suggestions: Docking stern-to with no help on the dock, and dealing with the situation you referenced, which is getting your rode across that of the next yacht.
Could you possibly demonstrate the same maneuver but with strong side winds? Fast approaches from both sides with the possible use of free fall on the anchor? Thanks in advance.
I've noticed based on videos, that this seems to be the most common mooring in some parts of the world. I'm curious about how people with the typical cruising setup with solar panel arches and windvanes exit their boats in these places? Certainly not from the transom. Do they need to use their dinghies every time they go to shore?
Question, do you “set” the anchor like you would in an anchorage (Say by revving in reverse at 1500-2000 rpms) or just lay out the chain? Are you aiming for a 5:1 scope ratio or as much as you can let out? And what would you do if the bow is drifting down wind a bit and not perfectly perpendicular to the pier? Tighten up the anchor scope? Pull out and re-align? Great video otherwise!
It's scary at first, but not bad once you get the hang of it. The main key is to go faster than you think. When going forward, the prop pushes water over your rudder and you can turn at fairly low speeds. in reverse, you have to get going fast enough to put water over the rudder. Also, depending on where you are, most places will have fixed lines so you won't have to worry about the anchor too.
Great video and I also agree that your explanation videos are one of the best, one quick question on when to stop the drop, what is a good rule? How much should be left to dig the anchor or when is tight to tight? Thanks!
Hi Sascha, thanks for the question. When anchoring stern-to, we go by the rule "more is more". That is, the more anchor scope (aka chain) you have, the more holding power you will have. This is because of two main factors: the angle that your anchor itself is pulled is closer to parallel to the surface (ie. good), and more chain on the bed creates more friction on the bed, which is also good. We like to bridle our anchor, even during a stern-to, so as to take the load off the windlass. It's a bit of a knack to know when to start dropping, and sometimes you find you're three meters away with no more anchor (which means you need to re-lay), but after a while you get a feel and know when to start the drop, so as to maximise your scope. Hope that helps!
This is very useful. However since I mostly sail solo, can you give some tips how to do it if solo. Needless to say I can operate the anchor from the cockpit.
Thanks! This technique works with heavy prop walks. In that case I'd suggest to pay attention to momentum; that is, don't be stop/starting in reverse. Once your speed in reverse is more than say 1/2 a knot, you have settled in and at that point the rudder has a lot more say than your prop walk. You just need to stay the course, and avoid at all costs any stopping/re-starting your reverse. Hope that helps!
Was thinking the same thing! Forget doing that without a dinghy and throwing a little crosswind in there with a full keel. My Lyle Hess does what she wants in reverse no matter how cocky you are. I wouldn't even attempt this.
@@Beba-qv3db That just depends on what side of the pond / world you learned your knot tying skills. All my friends from other parts of the world go around a full turn before making the bend. I don't disagree with them, sometimes I do it myself now and again. So just because they are not the way you were taught where you live doesn't make them not correct. Fair winds
Since you're using the anchor as a control while backing, how would the same thing be accomplished with a free fall windlass? My boat currently has a free fall windlass which means there's no control of speed when dropping the hook, additionally I shouldn't engage the gears on the gypsy wheel when chain or rode is splaying out.
what if the boat doesn't back straight like yours obviously does (presumed has a fin keel and spade rudder or some such..vs full keel with an aperture for the skeg hung rudder? ...advice?
can‘t wait to see more from you - really great! Thanks a ton for sharing. A question: how do you handle ‚over anchouring‘ the neighbour‘s anchor? is there a know procedure for that? Thanks for any help on this.
Guys at one point in the process are you actually ‘setting’ the Anchor? It is obvious it is set before you reach the dock but when exactly do you set it and how do you know it is set before you reach the dock as it is not obvious
Hi Paul, thanks for that question, it's a good one. After a boat-length or so of rode/chain on the ground, you can feel the anchor set as this (or rather the windlass) becomes the force that determines how fast the boat goes astern. If during an anchor stern-to the windlass does not determine your speed astern, then you are not "leaning" on your anchor, and therefore your anchor is not reliable. Hope that clears things up.
So you are pretty much ‘setting your Anchor’ as soon as it is dropped? Or are you waiting until there is circa a boat length of chain on the seabed first before you have the boat going backwards slightly faster than you are releasing the chain?. I am Trying to understand the subtle difference between just dropping the anchor when you can meander back knowing that you will check the anchor is set fast by running in astern at 2000 rpm but obviously you can’t do this with the stern approaching the dock just in case - I have no problem anchoring in normal circumstances but I’m never quite sure that I’ve got the anchor set when mooring stern to, especially on a windy day where your priority is to get back into the available space and not being blown into the boat down wind - appreciate your help guys as you make it look so easy
Yes Duncan we do. Not so much for shock absorption (as the whole system is under tension and there is negligible swell) but yes, to ease pressure on the windlass. We actually did it that day, we just didn't show it on the episode. Nice work for pointing that out.
SV Thank you for your quick reply. These are great vids, very helpful reminders for the whole crew, especially the ones where we get memories of our trips to Bequia and SVG thrown in! Sincere thanks for making and sharing.
Great info! Though common sense would say that by backing upwind, you'd be dropping anchor too far downwind to get yourself in a perpendicular position to the dock. I guess you have so much scope out that doesn't happen? You guys must foul each others lines all the time!!
Hey Sam, that needs a bit of clarification. We back upwind, and drop perpendicular to the dock. You're right: if you drop too far downwind, you won't be perpendicular, which is why we don't do that. If there is strong lateral current or wind, then we still drop perpendicular to our target on the dock, but then we "point" the stern into the current/wind (to a degree), which makes the boat ferry-glide, and lays the anchor in a straight line. This is sometimes easier said than done. You can see ferry gliding to a small extent in the example. This results in a straight drop. We pretty much never foul lines doing this method. The only time we do is when we deliberately lay over someone who didn't lay straight. We then go and tell them what we've done and see who plans to leave first. Laying over is fine as long as the person "on top" (ie. last to come) leaves first.
Do all the anchor chains stretched out in front of the various boats catch on eachother? How do you handle leaving if your anchor chain is under another boat's chain?
Great video ; you have quite long (stern) lines... on other videos you publish same on bow lines. How long are they ? Why soo long ? what material ? Many many thanks
Christian we like 15m (45') long lines for our normal lines. They strike a balance between long enough to run decent springs, and short enough to be manageable. We prefer core & sheath to 3-strand lines, as we find core & sheath easier to handle. For our 40' boat, around 14mm diameter is our favourite. Hope that helps.
So do you ever have problems when anchors aren’t placed perfectly perpendicular to the stern dock, and unknowingly, some of the anchor lines get crossed due to the misjudgment of “straight out” ?
You can say "Sailing Virgins" in whatever accent you want, most American's understand. But thanks for the clarification though. It's not like hearing someone talk with a mouthful of food you call a Australian accent.
Sound explanations. Two comments: The anchorman Jack should have worn shoes. Throwing the lee stern line is not an example of how it should be done: the loose end loops should be thrown first and the ones tide to the boat next.
Late to the party but my question is if you're dropping so much chain and therefore your boat speed ends up being controlled early on by the rate your anchor pays out, if you've still got a good 3-4 boat lengths to go and the wind is extremely strong, at that slower than desired speed, how would you stop getting blown off course?
Pootsman good question. Higher wind or stronger current demands a more aggressive approach. If you drop a lot of anchor at the start then it will not hold you back from the maneuver and allow you to do things more aggressively. One of the best tips is to come in on the lee side of something big. That will provide you with some wind shadow in those critical last couple of boat lengths. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the comment Tom. Re gangplank, we don't have one; we only allow Olympic long-jump medallists on board haha. In fact we end up close enough so we don't need it. In some marinas/towns the swell or depth requires you to be further from the edge, in which case you do require a gangplank. But not in Marigot St Lucia.
This is the best anchor stern to video I have ever seen. Well done guys.
Almost perfect conditions and a perfectly driven manoeuvre. So relaxed and calm, like it should be. Double thumbs up. 👍🏻👍🏻
The best stern to advice I've seen so far.
I have just seen all your "how to" videos and they are just perfect. The little tips are incredibly helpful and the drone views are amazing. Many thanks for the effort of putting such high quality material online for free. My wife and I will be sailing next week in St Martin and will put to test some of your advices! Cheers
That's great Andre, we love hearing this!
Incredible! Beautiful watching you guys. Really enjoyed it
I'd bet that the Mega Yacht owners were very happy indeed to see a completely relaxed skipper at the wheel. sure beats the other scenario of two yahoos running around the boat yelling and throwing fenders overboard in all directions. Oh wait... that's me.
With that much anchor chain out , it obviously is in the channel, is that a problem if the super yacht leaves and now is motoring over your chain with those giant props and engines?
These videos can be used at our sailing school.. Bravo lads
Production quality 10/10, content 10/10! I'm always impressed with your videos, keep up the great work.
Thanks Paul!
Excellent tutorial, clear and concise. I soil myself when I think of anchoring stern-to; helps a lot to have a boat that's not plagued with prop-walk.
Really, as always, a perfect video, I love your professional explanations . But there is one more thing😂: You should demonstrate that the anchor must still be retracted to check whether it holds in the anchor ground. This is the „life insurance“ if the wind becomes stormy at night.
So: stern lines loose on slip, anchor retract a little, maximum reverse with sufficient distance to the pier. If the boat stands under this maneuver, then give comfortable distance to the pier with some chain, tie stern lines. That‘s it 😊😉 Have fun, allways good winds and a handwidth of water under your keel.
Great job an love that you included a reef into the setting the main and not just haul up full
We’re gonna have to practice that! You guys make it look easy, but of course, with wind and current... it’s not always easy! It seems like it might be tricky to judge how far out to drop the anchor. Great videos!!
Perfect bit of instruction gentleman.
Quiet a long drop. Ships will run over it in the lane. But you guyes look so relax and know what you are doing! Nice vid!
denevs Thanks for your comment. Being anchor chain it stays on the bottom so it doesn’t get run over. If somebody lays their anchor over us then they need to leave before us. That happens a lot in crowded marinas but it can be managed. For instance in the little crowded harbor of Hydra in Greece it’s a daily occurrence. 👍
Phew ... With such a strong lateral wind in such a confined space you have to be very skilled to moor like you did.
This will be my method! Simple, easy to understand. Nice to see the overhead shots. We are heading for the med tomorrow for our first yacht charter. It will take knowledge and lots of judgement to pull this off but I am confident my reversing is pretty good. Thanks guys, good one.
Great channel, and great it advice! Thanks for the awesome content!
Living there for 9 months n knowing Ford ( great person) brings back my best memories . Stop in @ Doolittle’s n see David, also a
happy Brit.
Really great video on this topic. I just watched a bunch of med mooring videos and you guys definitely have the best one on youtube.
Thanks for that! Very motivating for us to hear that. :)
Enjoyed the presentation but you dropped pretty much over an across the anchor of the portside superyacht. Just pause at 6:18 and you can see your position and the direction of the anchor line (slightly towards windward)
Ah, so it's a med moor without the med mooring lines. Nicely done. OTOH not all of us have a fin/skeg underbody, can turn on a dime or back straight under significant power.
Excellent video guys. Love the way you break down and simplify all your video instructions 👍🏻🇬🇧
Love it. I am glad we don't have to do this kind of docking in America. I will be hitting every single boat on the pier.
Excellent demonstration of stern to, with very good explanations.i have been skippering charter yachts in the Mediterranean for the last 25 years and that is predominantly the method in most Marina’s apart from rafting sometimes three and four deep in crowded Marina’s. Eg Hydra on a busy weekend. Regards Alan Kiwi Skipper
Glad it was helpful!
First I must say ; great job ! All sailors ( most ) take great pride in their anchoring ability ,especially in difficult current vs.wind conditions.I hate to see Captains throw their hands up saying “ the tides’s going one way and the wind is going the other “ .Well then take in consideration both ,then make the appropriate corrections to get the boat docked.I have been a tug Captain for 22 years and have to dock ships and barges well over 300 ft.long everyday with every wind and current imaginable . My bosses tell me this has to go there, I really don’t have the option of throwing up my hands saying well the tide is going one way and the wind is going the other...lol
That was fun and informative. Thanks guys!
Flawless video! Amazing stuff!
Awesome video guys!! Well done!!
We’ve not had the need/occasion to stern tie, but looking forward to trying it out eventually! Usually lovely anchorages where it can be done
Great video. Totally agree with right angle approach.
Great video. Competent and well presented.
Just subscribed. Great vid. The way you guys doing it, it looks so simple.
1. Das the anker had to dig in, or do you only use the weight of the anker and chain
2. With all that chain is there no risk the boot will move backwards with high winds in the bow, 1,5m is enough to be in trouble.
Are you putting a snubber on the anchor? If you nail the scope and end up this close to the dock there would be no room to add it. Alternatively, attaching the snubber at the end of the drop within this sequence would seem to make the whole maneuver much less smooth and put you at risk of a swing to leeward if it doesn't go right on with minimal interruption in the drop. Beautifully done video by the way.
Great videos guys. I would love to see some spinnaker how-tos and tips on operating a dinghy with outboard. Keep it up!
Cool, thanks for the feedback, we'll prepare a dinghy with outboard tutorial based on your suggestion!
Three things:
1. Love the drone shot!
2. You have taken the fear out of Med Mooring for me. Thank you!
3. How much do they typically charge you when you Med Moor?
That’s great, thanks! Mooring depends on the size and width of your boat, and where (and when) you moor. There are lovely little bays in Greece where you can tie up to the riva for free (because their restaurants get your business) and other bays (for instance in Italy and the more popular parts of Croatia) that can get super expensive.
@@SailingVirgins paid 80 € for a night for a 40ft lagoon in france.
Sailing Virgins were med moored in Almerimar, Spain (El Ejido area) for €21 a night. Pulling in here was much easier after seeing this video ;)
Keeping Calm ouch! We went as far as Mallorca and now we are waiting for wind to sail to Gibraltar and then across to the Caribbean where we can anchor for free again! ⛵️
We watched a lot of your how-to vids before setting sail, really helpful! Thanks!!
huh i just saw the complete oposite to this, lol. now this is a perfect video !!! thanks alot.
Chillin like a villain while manouvering 😂
Beautifully done
OK, well, being a nerd I was waiting for a mistake...but didn't find one. Well done. Suggestions: Docking stern-to with no help on the dock, and dealing with the situation you referenced, which is getting your rode across that of the next yacht.
Nice easy explanation. Great editing. Thanks for sharing.
professionally done, highly instructive as well as incredibly entertaining. wish you would do more like this.
Super informative!
Amazing thank you always wonder how its done. Cheers
Beautifully done!
Could you possibly demonstrate the same maneuver but with strong side winds? Fast approaches from both sides with the possible use of free fall on the anchor?
Thanks in advance.
I've noticed based on videos, that this seems to be the most common mooring in some parts of the world. I'm curious about how people with the typical cruising setup with solar panel arches and windvanes exit their boats in these places? Certainly not from the transom. Do they need to use their dinghies every time they go to shore?
Great instructional video … QUESTION: @sailingvirgins Do you put a snubber on the anchor chain and tie it off to a clear? Thanks, J.
Question, do you “set” the anchor like you would in an anchorage (Say by revving in reverse at 1500-2000 rpms) or just lay out the chain? Are you aiming for a 5:1 scope ratio or as much as you can let out? And what would you do if the bow is drifting down wind a bit and not perfectly perpendicular to the pier? Tighten up the anchor scope? Pull out and re-align? Great video otherwise!
Excellent information in that video, superb! Thank you!
Thanks guys. 👍
Nice work.
Thanks guys, impressive. Any tips on how to get as perfect as this being solo? The main problem seems to be anchor drop timing?
I’d like to know this as well. Nobody on the bow to drop the anchor and tie off the chain at the right time.
Thanks for a great video guys❤. Do you know if I’m Croatian ports I would ever have to do the anchor stern or it’s always mooring stern?
You're channels gonna blow up soon I'm guessing.. quality content.
Nicely done ✅
We're heading into the Med this fall, Med-Mooring is not one of the things I'm looking forward to!
It's scary at first, but not bad once you get the hang of it. The main key is to go faster than you think. When going forward, the prop pushes water over your rudder and you can turn at fairly low speeds. in reverse, you have to get going fast enough to put water over the rudder. Also, depending on where you are, most places will have fixed lines so you won't have to worry about the anchor too.
Great video and I also agree that your explanation videos are one of the best, one quick question on when to stop the drop, what is a good rule? How much should be left to dig the anchor or when is tight to tight? Thanks!
Hi Sascha, thanks for the question. When anchoring stern-to, we go by the rule "more is more". That is, the more anchor scope (aka chain) you have, the more holding power you will have. This is because of two main factors: the angle that your anchor itself is pulled is closer to parallel to the surface (ie. good), and more chain on the bed creates more friction on the bed, which is also good. We like to bridle our anchor, even during a stern-to, so as to take the load off the windlass. It's a bit of a knack to know when to start dropping, and sometimes you find you're three meters away with no more anchor (which means you need to re-lay), but after a while you get a feel and know when to start the drop, so as to maximise your scope. Hope that helps!
This is very useful. However since I mostly sail solo, can you give some tips how to do it if solo. Needless to say I can operate the anchor from the cockpit.
Nice job you are awesome
Awesome video guys. What camera and mic are you using?
That's a GH5 with a Rode shottie
Big coil, little coil. Genius!
Very impressive! How about tips for full keels with port side prop walk?
Thanks! This technique works with heavy prop walks. In that case I'd suggest to pay attention to momentum; that is, don't be stop/starting in reverse. Once your speed in reverse is more than say 1/2 a knot, you have settled in and at that point the rudder has a lot more say than your prop walk. You just need to stay the course, and avoid at all costs any stopping/re-starting your reverse. Hope that helps!
Was thinking the same thing! Forget doing that without a dinghy and throwing a little crosswind in there with a full keel. My Lyle Hess does what she wants in reverse no matter how cocky you are. I wouldn't even attempt this.
None of the knots you showed are in the library of correct ones..but that is ok😉. Yours works well too.
@@Beba-qv3db That just depends on what side of the pond / world you learned your knot tying skills. All my friends from other parts of the world go around a full turn before making the bend. I don't disagree with them, sometimes I do it myself now and again. So just because they are not the way you were taught where you live doesn't make them not correct.
Fair winds
Since you're using the anchor as a control while backing, how would the same thing be accomplished with a free fall windlass? My boat currently has a free fall windlass which means there's no control of speed when dropping the hook, additionally I shouldn't engage the gears on the gypsy wheel when chain or rode is splaying out.
what if the boat doesn't back straight like yours obviously does (presumed has a fin keel and spade rudder or some such..vs full keel with an aperture for the skeg hung rudder? ...advice?
Could you demonstrate the same with a strong wind blowing...Thanks
can‘t wait to see more from you - really great! Thanks a ton for sharing.
A question: how do you handle ‚over anchouring‘ the neighbour‘s anchor? is there a know procedure for that? Thanks for any help on this.
Riley would be proud.
Great channel! Subs are going to balloon soon.
Thanks Sean!
Fenomenal !!! I’m subscribed with yours!!!
Great to hear!
The mystery yacht was a Zeelander, 55 I think.
Really helpful
I think you need a bigger wheel on that boat. LOL
Brilliantly demonstrated and explained, thank you.
Great video!!
I know this was released a long time ago. But I wonder if it wood be helpful to show the wrong way also.
Guys at one point in the process are you actually ‘setting’ the Anchor? It is obvious it is set before you reach the dock but when exactly do you set it and how do you know it is set before you reach the dock as it is not obvious
Hi Paul, thanks for that question, it's a good one. After a boat-length or so of rode/chain on the ground, you can feel the anchor set as this (or rather the windlass) becomes the force that determines how fast the boat goes astern. If during an anchor stern-to the windlass does not determine your speed astern, then you are not "leaning" on your anchor, and therefore your anchor is not reliable. Hope that clears things up.
So you are pretty much ‘setting your Anchor’ as soon as it is dropped? Or are you waiting until there is circa a boat length of chain on the seabed first before you have the boat going backwards slightly faster than you are releasing the chain?. I am Trying to understand the subtle difference between just dropping the anchor when you can meander back knowing that you will check the anchor is set fast by running in astern at 2000 rpm but obviously you can’t do this with the stern approaching the dock just in case - I have no problem anchoring in normal circumstances but I’m never quite sure that I’ve got the anchor set when mooring stern to, especially on a windy day where your priority is to get back into the available space and not being blown into the boat down wind - appreciate your help guys as you make it look so easy
great effort!
Would you use a snubber line when staying overnight stern-to, to provide shock absorption and ease pressure on the windlass?
Yes Duncan we do. Not so much for shock absorption (as the whole system is under tension and there is negligible swell) but yes, to ease pressure on the windlass. We actually did it that day, we just didn't show it on the episode. Nice work for pointing that out.
SV Thank you for your quick reply. These are great vids, very helpful reminders for the whole crew, especially the ones where we get memories of our trips to Bequia and SVG thrown in! Sincere thanks for making and sharing.
Great info! Though common sense would say that by backing upwind, you'd be dropping anchor too far downwind to get yourself in a perpendicular position to the dock. I guess you have so much scope out that doesn't happen? You guys must foul each others lines all the time!!
Hey Sam, that needs a bit of clarification. We back upwind, and drop perpendicular to the dock. You're right: if you drop too far downwind, you won't be perpendicular, which is why we don't do that. If there is strong lateral current or wind, then we still drop perpendicular to our target on the dock, but then we "point" the stern into the current/wind (to a degree), which makes the boat ferry-glide, and lays the anchor in a straight line. This is sometimes easier said than done. You can see ferry gliding to a small extent in the example. This results in a straight drop. We pretty much never foul lines doing this method. The only time we do is when we deliberately lay over someone who didn't lay straight. We then go and tell them what we've done and see who plans to leave first. Laying over is fine as long as the person "on top" (ie. last to come) leaves first.
how do u prevent chain mess up with other boats chains?
I thought this was about putting the Anchor off the Stern? So the term Anchoring can simply refer to tying off? Thanks Newbie
Do all the anchor chains stretched out in front of the various boats catch on eachother? How do you handle leaving if your anchor chain is under another boat's chain?
Great video ; you have quite long (stern) lines... on other videos you publish same on bow lines. How long are they ? Why soo long ? what material ? Many many thanks
Christian we like 15m (45') long lines for our normal lines. They strike a balance between long enough to run decent springs, and short enough to be manageable. We prefer core & sheath to 3-strand lines, as we find core & sheath easier to handle. For our 40' boat, around 14mm diameter is our favourite. Hope that helps.
@@SailingVirgins Yes many thanks
So do you ever have problems when anchors aren’t placed perfectly perpendicular to the stern dock, and unknowingly, some of the anchor lines get crossed due to the misjudgment of “straight out” ?
You can say "Sailing Virgins" in whatever accent you want, most American's understand. But thanks for the clarification though. It's not like hearing someone talk with a mouthful of food you call a Australian accent.
hahaha love it :)
@@SailingVirgins Thought I'd keep it civil while lobbing one across the bow.
do you use the snubber after anchoring stern to?
Really great video 👍
HA! I found you before you blew up!
Now when I meet you around mediterranean I'll give you a wave!
Our preference is to NOT secure fenders on our life lines especially in between stantions which can slide when in use.
Why do you even need to use the anchor? You will secure the boat in the end. Or is the anchor just for adjusting the speed? Pls someone answer:)
Sound explanations. Two comments: The anchorman Jack should have worn shoes. Throwing the lee stern line is not an example of how it should be done: the loose end loops should be thrown first and the ones tide to the boat next.
Could you use this method to stern to toward a beach? and then tie off to a tree or other sturdy object?
Yes you certainly could Rob.
Is that a dragonfly two spots over?
Thanks, great job..
from an "Amurican" ....lol yeah!!! nice! chuck it on the Barbie!
Late to the party but my question is if you're dropping so much chain and therefore your boat speed ends up being controlled early on by the rate your anchor pays out, if you've still got a good 3-4 boat lengths to go and the wind is extremely strong, at that slower than desired speed, how would you stop getting blown off course?
Pootsman good question. Higher wind or stronger current demands a more aggressive approach. If you drop a lot of anchor at the start then it will not hold you back from the maneuver and allow you to do things more aggressively. One of the best tips is to come in on the lee side of something big. That will provide you with some wind shadow in those critical last couple of boat lengths. Hope that helps!
Beautiful job docking. I would’ve helped out but the lawsuits kept jumping up and blinding me. 😀. Do you keep a gangplank on board to get off?
Thanks for the comment Tom. Re gangplank, we don't have one; we only allow Olympic long-jump medallists on board haha. In fact we end up close enough so we don't need it. In some marinas/towns the swell or depth requires you to be further from the edge, in which case you do require a gangplank. But not in Marigot St Lucia.
THANK YOU