#46 Anchoring In A Storm In Hawaii!!

Hey guys, In this vid we anchor in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu during a storm....it's pretty crazy and not too much fun but a small price to pay for our life of freedom. Remember...Hawaii is more then palm trees, beaches and clear water!🌈🏝
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[@smokedoliver1]

This is the kind of stuff would be world cruisers need to see. I know I appreciate it.

[@peterforrest6682]

Eighty knots...the start of hurricane force. Your knowledge and experience was evident...and so pleased that Emerald Steel came through unscathed !

[@perhennung]

You are a wonderful couple and sailing partners adding so much knowledge to us all! Thank you very much!

[@gobic1319]

So few experience a life lived on their own terms. Thank you for showing us how it’s done.

[@svwanderlust9697]

Thanks for sharing your wealth of experience with us.

[@chhindz]

Still seemed quite beautiful in parts of storm.

[@flyifri]

I think I would rather be at anchor than at a dock that brakes lose .! Real glad you's fared well through yet another stormy test of mutual encouragement.! Well Done with Thumbs Up.!

[@worldweary1913]

This is why I tune into this channel, real life/real conditions/real facts not fantasy. Any of the many others sailing channels other than GBU would be either on a mooring, and/or making a huge production out of the "storm of the century". If you only have one anchor and am not comfortable using it, better hang it up before you get yourself hurt. ✌️

[@o4pureh2o]

I can relate to listening to the maritime weather broadcast. I find it interesting the way water behaves at different strengths. Over 50kts and you start getting those sheets of spray. We had 70Kts last year but we had backed the boat into a honey hole and stern anchored so it was whipping right past us but not really affecting us much. Great experience if your confident in your gear. I remember you showed Emerald steel in an onshore storm in Hawaii many years ago .

[@edhowe6443]

Wow! I got a real sense of the power of that storm through your video. I have experienced some very strong storms in my time on the water, and know exactly how you were feeling at the time.

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Right, Ed! If you sail long enough sooner or later you will experience it and you'd better be prepared....thanks for watching and for your support ❤❤

[@johnmccormick175]

Wow pretty wild weather and very happy you folks and Emerald Steel are safe...stay safe folks!

[@MultiBmorgan]

awesome is the word! thanks

[@christopherhankins9792]

I love watching your videos that show your experience handling difficult situations. Thank you for sharing.

[@mickc4633]

❤❤

[@mickc4633]

I enjoy watching you guys . Looks like you got each other’s back nothing better than that

[@reloadncharge9907]

Ahhh, the joys of cruising…that looked Ugly with a Capital U! I just sat anchored thru Hurricane Nicole in Stuart, Fla….time to move to the mountains? Nah….the good outweighs the bad! Thx, Andrew

[@lindawoodall822]

Just watching this made me nervous. It demonstrates how important knowing (and trusting) your boat and being prepared for trouble is.

[@-hopskinny5865]

Well done you two! The fruits of years of experience and careful planning, and proper resources on your wee ship. I can't imagine what it must be like to experience the storm cranking up another gear once you had got used to the already powerful storm. I hope you got a good sleep once it calmed down. So sad to see those unfortunate yachts on the reef...

[@thebentley71]

I live in Haleiwa on the North shore of Oahu, & this side of the island didn't seem to get that much wind. I'm glad you are safe & your anchor held.

[@Hindukushsailing]

👍👍

[@stevegoodwin9001]

That was my Columbia 28 on the reef. (@10:05) She was anchored under Heeia State Park, but another boat anchored over the anchor rode and pulled her loose. I got her off that night. The wind completely died. Sold it to a guy a few years later who sunk it on Kaho'olawe. Shame, it was a good boat.

[@fransdriesen1311]

Skilled sailors like you both can weather this "gusts". (aka Storms) Being prepared with knowledge and good equipment goes a long way....Too many of the today's new vloggers seem to be scared (or lack the knowledge and experience) once they see a "gust" coming ..

[@S.V.TeFiti]

When you feel the boat slipping I say a prayer to the water gods, and bam anchor sticks....

[@MilesCobbett]

I remember living in Lahaina when 11 vessels got blown on shore. Glad to see your ground tackle held out safely for you.

[@garrickmartin7707]

Whoa! That was a humdinger. Good to have sufficient ground tackle eh? Your boat looks like a Spray, am I right?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Yes, she is a Spray:)

[@ecclesheat]

Nice

[@bryrensexton4618]

👍!!!

[@svkoukla9842]

This was a great video. The color of the water is wonderful. Have not watched in a while. You both sound rejuvenated now that you are back out on the ocean.

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Where the " button down hatches came from". Great video, Mother natures rules always, Colin Archer Norwegian naval architect " The sea remains the same" You two provide a great window sailing& time passages. Many Thanks.

[@olivei2484]

As you have pointed out in previous videos, I would be nervous of other boats around you. The Oregon Coast can get hurricane force winds when some of the pacific winter storms hit.

[@varieze117pj7]

My favorite boat.

[@avail1.]

very interesting, and this to shall pass.....thanks for explaining.

[@erbrock1]

Wow. Very instructive. Surprising seeing the bow move around as it did. At one point the engine was on; however, I'm guessing it wasn't on all night. Do you start it up occasionally or does it stay off once you are convinced the anchor will hold? Awesome video.

[@johnmartin3486]

Just to see that it’s possible gives confidence to me as a newly qualified skipper Legends

[@johny7206]

You experienced a storm at anchor last visit to Hawaii too

[@johnboone2581]

Another great episode guys 👍

[@stevenclarue7802]

Awesome video. Glad your safe.

[@nick.caffrey]

That was some storm. Gusts of 80kt - that's nearly 100mph - are not funny on land, never mind on sea! Glad you rode it out successfully. Hope there is some sun coming your way now!

[@JohnSmith-cx7zt]

Iove the intro song in very epoblog.

[@emilybh6255]

Sometimes sustained heavy winds and white caps for several days can do as much damage as a hurricane lasting just a day or so. I think experiencing a hurricane or a gale on a boat in a protected spot like you guys did would be exciting - just as long as it didn't last too long and it was warm, dry and cozy down below(in the cabin).

[@ushi120]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. May I ask what technique you use to drop your anchor and submerge it in the seabed? I have trouble almost every time I have a CQR on a charter boat. That's why I prefer the modern anchors, like Cobra, Spade,...

[@boblivingston4841]

How deep was the water you anchored in?Thinking you had all your chain out.I got rid of my CQR because in a strong wind shift it often didn't reset.Definitely a stressful night and day for you.Well done!!!!!

[@deborahdoyle6743]

Ruff night

[@jd739]

great video! I guess a CQR is not so bad after all! How heavy is your boat?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

She's 15 tons

[@journeymanadventure]

It must be hell ashore in a storm like that🏴‍☠️

[@chrisgardner6677]

Mahalo! Looks like you are off of He'eia Kea Harbor in Kaneohe Bay? The winds are usually onshore trade winds in ʻK-Bayʻ but this must be a Kona Storm in which the winds come from the South West? Glad you are ok..

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Anchoring in Norway is so much more peaceful. You are salty sailors that seem to be on top of things. Not creating unnecessary drama just stating the fact that this is the reality. I also feature anchoring in my videos but that is usually just peaceful only me alone in a small bay or cove in perfect tranquility (often raining though) Thanks for shearing. This was a important video to watch for people considering cruiseing. Best regards from Jarle

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Thanks for sharing that! Your anchorages sound lovely:)

[@mickc4633]

🤟🏻👍👍❤

[@kranzonguam]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jeffreythompson8090]

That was crazy did you just have the one anchor down

[@gardenwaster]

Very exciting episode, what you would do if another boat dragged its anchor over the top of yours ?

[@terteena]

I've seen katabatic-type winds a few odd times, coming straight down off mountains. The sea is calm, but the winds are nasty. I've seen it stop an open radar scanner from turning.

[@waterboy8999]

Probably after a very hot day.

[@revans4774]

👍

[@youpattube1]

I'm wondering what the procedure is if you do start dragging. Motor just fast enough in the direction of the anchor to relieve some stress on it ? What do you do if the anchor line parts ? At gusts of 80 knots I'm guessing the motor can't keep you in place. Do you turn around and run before the wind? Or keep facing it and get pushed out of the bay? An unnerving position there.

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Inside the bay there is no place to run so have a second anchor ready to deploy...we run the engine for a while but once we know we're holding well we shut it off.

[@frederickoning191]

Idyllic Hawaii is not so all of the time. Thank you for showing us the other side of sailing.

[@markthomasson5077]

Surprised me you had not removed the head sails, would have reduced the shearing, which I understand is when the greatest for e on the anchor occurs. I would also have dropped the boom to the deck. How about using a small riding sail?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Removing sails is a good idea for a boat that is unattended and that goes for awnings, dodgers etc. but if your on the boat the sails might be your last defense if you have to sail away from the danger and possible engine problems. So in this case removing sails would be a bad idea....

[@markthomasson5077]

@@SailingEmeraldSteel point taken. But in 50kts +. Don’t think you will be sailing?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

If it's question of losing our boat we would try anything...trysail, storm jib or whatever it takes. Nothing could be worse than losing your boat on the reef. Thanks for your input and for watching!

[@BobEstler]

Even at anchor, that looks scary.

[@aztekjp]

*

[@deborahdoyle6743]

Surprised the cqr held in that. Good grief

[@miked5563]

Any news on sailboat that washed on reef? Noticed it at very end of video.

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

There were over 10 boats throughout the bay that ended up on the reef....no we don't know what happened to them but they probably weren't damaged too much as there weren't any large waves.

[@roberth7894]

No one wants to be at anchor w/ high winds, especially if the risk is getting blown into a reef! I wouldn't have gotten any sleep that night!

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀👍👍👍❤

[@PoweredEvents]

How would you best handle a yacht in such conditions out at sea if experiencing 30-40ft breaking waves?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Maybe a video about it, one day. It would take too long to discuss here. Thanks for watching!

[@miked5563]

Initially, and you mention, you can hear the engine running.....did u leave the engine running throughout the storm?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

No, just until we felt secure that the anchor was holding...

[@sea_knot]

we need a more that beutiful women in picture. that is for sure. and singing of these awesome guy

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

You guys would know as good as anyone!! Whats your honest opinion of a CQR?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Wouldn't have any other...throughout many years and many anchorages, we almost lost the boat twice. Once because of a Danforth and once because of a Bruce anchor. Both have specific flaws. There are other anchors out there that we're not familiar with. Thanks for watching!

[@kirk9671]

What is your view on two anchors?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

2 anchors is usually better then one, in certain situations, but one large anchor is better the 2 small ones...

[@Escapetosea]

So guess you would disagree with those who disparage the CQR?

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Yes, we probably would. To say we've anchored over a thousand times wouldn't be an exaggeration. We've always had good luck with it and we've used several different styles.

[@Escapetosea]

@@SailingEmeraldSteel omg thanks for your reply! I feel like I met a rockstar 🤩 also better about my cqr.

[@markthomasson5077]

Maybe the 250ft of chain had something to do with it.