Anchoring in a Small boat

[B175Chris]

Its OK guys this isnt a 'which anchor' question, Ive already got that bit sorted out /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Basically off to france soon and fancy having a go at anchoring in a bay nearby.

Problem is, last time I anchored was during my RYA PB 2 a few years ago, and I've sort of forgotten how to do it... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Now being the dope that i am i've left my powerboat handbooks in france but in the same way, being the safe sort that i am ideally i'd like to be very clued up before i leave, rather then learn in a hurry when i get there...

So in conclusion, are there

a) Any websites with the procedure (video preferable to acccompany) that you have used/can reccommend?

b) is there anything in addition to the basics that i should most definitely remember that you dont learn 'by the book'?

Boat is a bayliner 175 /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Any responses gratefully accepted as always /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Cheers


Chris

 

[peterb26]

4 x scope for chain
6 x scope for rope/chain
make sure bitter end is secured and that you have enough for the depth
avoid lee shore
avoid rocks
avoid channels
avoid areas that will dry or go below your draft
look at other MOTOR boats for direction of lying
bring your boat into the same direction as these (and preferably not directly ahead or astern one of them).
when boat is stationary lower anchor and as boat drifts back gently feed out 4x or 6x of chain/rope.
tie off at the correct length.
when boat tightens anchor, check with transits that you arent drifting. if little tide you may need to gently go astern to dig anchor in - or even to set it.
keep a watchful eye on the transits for the first hour.

One tip you wont find in the RYA book - when you think the anchor has held, hold the anchor rope/chain just over the bows. If the anchor is dragging, then you can feel it through the chain as it "rubs" along the bottom.

To retrieve - you may need to take boat into wind/tide very gently to release some of the pressure from the anchor as it is retrieved.

 

[B175Chris]

Thanks for that, this thread will be printed off and taken with me i assure you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

As basics go, am i to go bow into wind or against?

 

[peterb26]

Bow into strongest element.

 

[Kawasaki]

T. A. M.
Has given You a great reply.
A word about looking at other boats and how they lie though.
See a Raggie Yachty thing has lots below the water and not huch on top when She,s anchored.
Then again there might be a kinda fishing type displacement boat near You.
That type might react differentley again cos it has a bit more in the water than You but could have a bit more outside, like a wheel house or summat.
So She may swing differently.
What I'm trying to say is, when You drop the hook, spy the way boats like Yours are lying.
Anyway, what are You on about?
South of France, No tide, No current, Marinas everywhere, cheap wine, Moules Mariner for nowt, Sunshine!
P%ss off sunshine I think Your just winding us up! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[peterb26]

kawasaki - I did think your last sentence, but am feeling mellow and cheerful after a wonderful day out on the Hamble.

Hence my assistance.......

 

[sailorman]

Take a refresher /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[B175Chris]

Hehe no I'm genuinely out for advice, and yours has been great T.A.M, so thanks /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

last time i checked we had a heck of a lot of wind known as the Mistral and a lot of waves apart from the difference regarding the couple of inches of tide we get i dont think it'll be too different..

but then again i dont know much about anchoring, hence my question, so I coud be wrong /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[B175Chris]

Shhh dont mention the R word /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif, i was considering but cant afford it, all my money is tied up in fuel, it doesnt half drink /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[peterb26]

Youre welcome Chris.

 

[sailorman]

save money /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif improve the MEMORY /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ( or pay attention /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif )

 

[B175Chris]

Hey, remembering 3458 out of 3460 things aint too bad, only forgot a couple of minor things such as this...



now how do i make the boat go forward again? /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Nick_H]

Two tips:

In a crowded anchorage you sometimes need to drop anchor when you're level or even in front of another boat to be in the right position behind them when you have released enough rode.

In crowded anchorages people tend to use shorter rodes, but it helps to let more out, bit of reverse gear in idle to set it, then shorten the rode again. The extra length creates a better angle for the anchor to dig in.

 

[Kawasaki]

[ QUOTE ]
kawasaki - I did think your last sentence, but am feeling mellow and cheerful after a wonderful day out on the Hamble
P%ss off Me boats ashore getting mended, don,t rub it in Git /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Sixpence]

Not overly knowledable on this subject and the point has been partially raised already , but to emphasise one point , all boats will move differently at anchor , including different but similar ones . Two raggies recently anchored a little too close because they were unfamiliar with the characteristics of one , and ended up bumping boats in the middle of the night , resulting in a few naked bodies running round on deck , not a pretty sight , so ALL boats move differently , remember that /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[B175Chris]

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Well what i have real trouble with was the actual procedure to go through - the tips are great, I think I'll have to look for a video or something as well...

 

[gjgm]

if its just for a lunch or swim, you can probably get away letting less out than the recommended. If its overnight, you ll probably sleep better if you know you have plenty out! When letting it out, you want to be gently moving backwards, so the chain doesnt just end up in a big heap on the sea bed, but you should be able to notice when the anchor bites, and the boat noticeably stops. Most anchorages are well noted in books etc, and with warnings of what wind directions these places become anything from unpleasant to possibly risky. If you arent sure yourself, maybe note where and when others anchor. Usually a reason everyone is using the same spot- ie, getting your anchor stuck in some rocks wont imnprove the day!

 

[ValleyForge]

i) layout 2 glasses
ii) insert corkscrew in bottle & remove cork
iii) pour gently, try not to spill
iv) take bread ...

Sorry, chuck metal thing over side. try & make sure rope attached to something as well as metal thing

v) open jar of olives (if applicable)
vi) Ahhhh

 

[Chris_d]

One thing no one seems to have mentioned is to motor backwards a bit to make the anchor bite, when the bow dips take it out of gear quickly. I've always used this method and never dragged.

 

[B175Chris]

Good advice from all - thanks!

Now where did I leave those olives... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif