Anchor Vs. Mooring In A Storm

Hey guys, In this episode we share our experience of using a mooring vs. anchoring in a storm.
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[@markbailey6051]

Steel is Real! Thank you Emerald Steel!

[@gobic1319]

Invaluable advice from the two most experienced sailors on you tube, and I dare say, anywhere. I have no doubt that those who follow your advice will be much better prepared for any situation. Thanks for sharing your vast insight.

[@desertchild3550]

Super cool advice from 2 the most experienced and seasoned sailors anywhere currently,based on your time on the water. Moorings and marines bring their own issues to the table in storms. And unless this is taken in consideration,it is always best to be on own anchor(s) and out of the way of others ands best to know all about your anchors. Besides a high chain ratio, find a 5-8 meter length of very heavy chain on land and shackle it in on one of the anchors.The heavier ,the better. That will take up also some movement and make sure that anchor stay put in high wave action.Oh,some may say its stupid advice, hmmm,think again. Just go through all stuff like the engine, batteries and all which you might need in a emergency,but DO NOT GO in full service mode. Your mind is already occupied with the coming storm and you will make mistakes. It just take one loose connector on a fuel line or filter to stop the motor at the time you need it most.

[@nick.caffrey]

This channel should be required watching for novice sailors, and even seasoned salts can learn something new.

[@davidhakes3884]

That is a fact and of course I Love these two folks.

[@SVTrinityTube]

We're so grateful for the incredible content created by sailing emerald steel . We are fairly new to this sailing lifestyle we loved the video very helpful to newbies. Cheers to more shared experiences!

[@peterforrest6682]

Hi Jules and Suzy...love your videos...thanks. I had no problem hearing you guys...so maybe no need to blow money on mics. I've been in some big blows...and your advice is spot on. Rather control your own destiny...by having the right gear and using it properly.

[@GrinsInc]

Thanks for posting. Cheers SV Good Karma as Grins 😊 🤟

[@xbioman7882]

Great video. Its interesting to see what was happening in SD Bay during the storm.

[@Allan-ts1ux]

The voice of experience safety and wisdom comes by Jules..

[@lenwhatever4187]

excellent. Thank you for pointing out the obvious... the obvious I didn't see till you pointed it out. I am thankful to be moored at a dock behind a great 15foot or higher breakwater. I will note that even with that the wind can push the mast hard enough to push us in ways we don't want to go :) But at least the water is calm and still.

[@captlarry-3525]

Everyone should see their excellent video about use of multiple anchors , and the step wise method of kedging off a lee shore.

[@edwardfinn4141]

Still watching you here in Newfoundland Thanks for sharing all your experience and wisdom.

[@zzzsydneyhom1379]

Been a while since I've tuned in. I hope that Jules cataract operation went well Susan...

[@davidbarten7429]

Another great video and sage words of wisdom! My previous boat broke free (shackle parted) from Rock and Roll during a winter southerly - I was lucky no damage -it's keel stuck in the sand by the beach there and she was taken to Marine Group.

[@livingthedream669]

In an upcoming video, can you show us the attachments that you have that are closer to the waterline? Curious to see that set up for anchoring vs. how most sailboats tie off at the cleat above. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!

[@peternairn4474]

That was great, good reminder to have your plan and stay familiar with the ground tackle and its use, thanks for the storm shots too

[@normanboyes4983]

Excellent advice.😀👍

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

A huge and heavy anchor is always a great investment! If you check out the moorings by diving you will often find them in a bad condition! And the comfort on a heavy anchor and a long chain you will get from the lift of the chain, what feels like a stretch. If I had to fix the chain on deck I would try to split the power to several strong points like clamps, winches, chain plates and the mast.

[@Psychobilly]

Jules and Suzzie’s great knowledge sharing!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

108th subscriber upward thumb of LIKE; 322nd view - your island neighbor 'fan'. Pretty wild conditions out on San Diego Bay.

[@roberthenrydavis8304]

Always useful information. Thanks!

[@lhendrix278]

Enjoyed!

[@AndreasStuben]

Right on, very good advise.

[@10lauset]

Cheers to you.

[@pavelavietor1]

❤ great cinematography thanks ❤

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Good advice from some sensible sailors. Stay safe. Best regards from Jarle

[@reloadncharge9907]

Good advice, well done, Thanks…..no galley action today?? Andrew

[@dracey1778]

Just learned some good stuff. Thanks.

[@Peter_Herrman]

That's ridiculous! It's always sunny, 74 deg, and gentle winds in San Diego! This must be fake news! ;o)

[@johnboone2581]

Another great episode guys 👍

[@svDUCHESS]

Great vid, guys. Excellent advice Bill & Carolyn

[@MorphologicalGeek]

Great information and wisdom, although your audio is a bit quiet in places. Cheers

[@wallacejeffery5786]

Some good discussion but bottom composition also has to be factored into the equation . Here on the gulf coast we have a lot of mud in inlets and bays. Proper anchor (3x) and plenty of chain in rode.

[@jeffvw1994]

It can really blow through there, a squall came through when i was at the dingy dock by the airport. I crouched down behind the concrete wall by the dock and peaked over, there were dingy's flying in the air tied on to the dock. Hi to my old neighbors, we used to be a hundred yards apart at coronado.

[@SVImpavidus]

Absolutely agree! We would go a step further and say that moorings should be avoided and in many places removed in favour of anchoring. But, unfortunately the powers that be see moorings as an income not an investment. We have confidence in our ground tackle and the way we use it. We cannot say the same for 99% of the moorings we have seen...... Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid.

[@realulli]

For a lot of places, I prefer moorings to anchoring. I prefer a mooring near a coral reef instead of anchoring in a place that's been constantly plowed over by anchors for the last 50 years. Other places, if you have e.g. a sandy ground, anchor all the time...

[@secretsquirrel6308]

I wouldn't go that far. Just the thought of most sailors of having to anchor is scary enough. Moorings also reduce the bottom being fouled. (For a number of years, dad and us boys would dive popular anchorages in SoCal. The number of anchors and chain (plus a large assortment of boat detritus) we recovered was a very good side income. That old movie The Boatniks comes to mind.)

[@SeaHorse-s5g]

❤

[@Hindukushsailing]

👍👍

[@HDXBear]

Excellent content thanks

[@iainlyall6475]

@8:17 i'm surprised you have your dinghy hanging out astern. i would have thought it would be wiser on davits or on deck? good advice though, thanks.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

I take it this was the recent blow associated with Hilary? Even the outer bands brought full gale and heavy rain as east as Phoenix. That weather charged across SoCal, up through NV, and into ID before diminishing in SW MT. At about same time a fairly tight low was creeping slow along the NorCal coast, nearly stationary just off from S.F. I've always considered moorings as fair weather at best. I reckon your neighbors don't watch your channel. Who beside you cast off their mooring during the blow? Leaving the field is a great tactic if only to avoid wayward boats. In HI, our full keel 26' had a 45 lbs danforth plus 35 lbs plow. 35' chain, typically 180' rode but some times up to 400' rode. Most of the mainland west coat demands stout bottom gear and knowledge of various tactics to manage risk. (This because most of the coast is unprotected outer coast plus other factors.)

[@davidhakes3884]

YT Fails to send me your notices am constantly re-hitting the bell, just thought you should know.

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

Awe. So sorry to hear that! Many of our viewers have mentioned that. Unfortunately youtube doesn't fix these kind of problems for small channels like ours.

[@waterboy8999]

And it will be much more comfortable with the right scope.

[@MonkPetite]

Thos bow extension are in most cases in the the way of everything. You pay more money at the harbour and sometimes the darn thing is hanging over the boardwalks. Climbing on board over the bow is in most cases more hassle than handy. Nice to have one if the wind is slow and all sails are up. My fix .I cut is away as it was non standard , a after though mounting. If needed I extend one pole to attach a sail

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

For a modern sailboat this is true but for a traditional sailboat, like ours, especially a gaff rigger, the mast is shorter and the boom is much longer, which increases the size of the mainsail so you need the long bowsprit to enlarge your foresail area. Otherwise your rig wouldn't be balanced. Hope that explains and thanks for watching:)

[@markthomasson5077]

Note, the boat that broke loose had left her sails on, increasing the windage.

[@johnq.public2621]

When at anchor, during a storm what are your thoughts about a storm jib/sail? 😃👍👏👏👏

[@willywonka8730]

You guys are so informative. Love what you teach. esp. about anchoring and mooring. Can you find good anchorage grounds on Catalina island or have all the good anchorages been overrun by mooring balls?

[@markthomasson5077]

I guess with a 15t boat you are at the limit of many moorings. With a lighter boat, perhaps you would be ok. Be interesting to know if the boats that broke free was due to the the mooring failing, or their connection to the mooring. I would always loop a chain around the mooring as a back up. A neighbours boat broke loose in a storm, she had two very substantial ropes to the mooring, with chafe protection. It wore through.

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

The mooring rules here are, only one rope connection between your boat and the mooring. If you install a second line they will remove it and if they catch you a second time they will cancel your co tract with Mooring Company.

[@realulli]

I remember Rick Moore's videos about the hurricanes in San Andres. He had made a rig with two anchors, one of them somewhat oversized for his boat. I think he had a scope of 1:5 wich chain out and his anchor(s) never moved during two hurricanes...

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

Exactly.

[@SailingEmeraldSteel]

We were anchored in a Cat 4 Hurricane Iniki, off Lahaina Maui Hawaii with 25' breaking waves coming into the anchorage...we were anchored with a 75 lb. CQR, which is overkill for our size boat, and 250' of 1/2" chain in 45' of water. Out of 24 boats 19 were destroyed, we were the only boat that survived at anchor and the remaining few that made it through were on self built moorings. Thanks for watching!

[@frederickoning191]

A timely video as our climate changes significantly.

[@bryrensexton4618]

👍!!

[@tiborkiss9186]

Guys, I saw you at 3 min, among other boats rocking... I got scared. Although all boats were parallel to each other, with a multiple collision/dragging anchor it is not safe at all. The next minute I heard Jules to leave mooring and get to anchor. In such condition it is still a risky move, but worth taking in prevailing conditions. And I am saying this not because I am such a good sailor. But because I learned from your earlier videos.

[@pacifico4268]

I thought the same thing. It looked like a necessary risky move. At a time like this, engine maintenance really pays off

[@mabyemabyenot]

Comment for the algorithm

[@youpattube1]

I could hear you fine.

[@ProjectManaia]

Not sure what the quality of moorings is over there but in the Med often times it is a gamble, you never know what state the lines/chains/shackles are and what is on the bottom. So in doubt always go for a snorkel and CHECK the Mooring. Others are only OK until 15kn, which is quite frankly a joke in my books. In doubt, I would always trust my own ground tackle over a mooring ball... but that is just me...

[@waynesimon7772]

Hi, you folks need to wear a mic. because can hardly hear what you are saying, glad to see you faired well from the storm, fair winds, and comfortable seas my friends.

[@miked5563]

I can hear you loud and clear.

[@DanielDyck379BA]

Yeah I can also hear just fine.

[@EricRush]

Ore adjust the audio levels during editing.

[@emilgiese]

Will never forget storm in Kaneohe Bay with U guys as 2 vessels on reef in morning