Anchoring | This is How We Anchor in Real-time | Ep 375

[@followtheboat]

FYI, our chain hook is the Mantus MK2 ⚓ Also, Anchor Pro app is accessible remotely.

[@jeromehebert3184]

Like how not only talk about the reality of sailing but show how it is done. So glad you got the steering fixed and that it is working for you.

[@followtheboat]

We've already made anchoring videos, but thought a real-time video with us actually deploying and retrieving might be useful. Cheers! Liz 🙏

[@MonkPetite]

That’s the most educational anchor haul ever. You showed realistic how it go’s. Lesson one derived , take your time and stick to the plan. I use anchor alarm as my plotters does know the chain length deployed. Obviously it’s a tool like doorknob to open a door. Not a primary device to trust. Sound of the alarm doesn’t wake me 😂 so I need my wife or daughter to call that there is something beeping.😊 My waking device is a wave or movement that is not normal.

[@followtheboat]

I'm the same. I'm so in tune to the noises and motions aboard Esper that I rarely get a solid night's sleep 😅

[@andrest-louis2289]

Just accidentally found your VLOG. Great work! Fun to watch, informative with a bit of humour. Safe circumventing!

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Really interesting your procedure and how sure you need to be so as not to drift overnight. A bit more technical than parking a narrowboat 😀

[@followtheboat]

Yes, it's quite a different world! I'm hoping that if/when we end up on a narrowboat we won't find anchoring such a daunting prospect. But, for me, it's being close to the UK's glorious natural world, and being able to continually cruise that really appeals. Cheers, guys! Liz x

[@thesailingviewfinder]

Love this video, the extra mile in video work, numbers of what you're doing, conditions, and of course you're years of experience 👍

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Put out another 5. 😂 I watch many sailors who back down on their anchor prior to attaching the snubber. Like you said it puts a lot of unnecessary strain on the windlass. Maybe some of those channels will check this video out. Thanks for sharing. ⚓️

[@followtheboat]

We're pretty precious about the windlass, and agree that backing down without a snubber means more stress than necessary. Cheers. Liz

[@shaunreid5898]

Thanks mate

[@lakehunter48p55]

The more I watch you guys, the more I've learned, it isn't as easy as it looks or sounds. Planning, Team work, no distraction and nothing breaking, makes for a good anchorage. thanks for showing and describing steps and why.

[@followtheboat]

It's a funny old thing. On the one hand, sailing isn't rocket science (the sailing bit is the easy part). On the other hand there's an awful lot of stuff you need to know. Practical experience is the best preparation! Liz 🙏

[@Coleen-Love]

You guys are such a good inspiration and have such nice "TV personalities". I have watched another couple (by coincidence also sailing an Oyster and also British) named "Sailing Florence". Not sure if all Brits are so nice as you guys but I like to think so. Do you guys know them or have you met them? They spent a few years near where you are during the lowdown. Not sure if you guys connected or not but they remind me of a younger version of yourselves, or at least what I imagine you were like..

[@followtheboat]

Thank you. We only know them by name and missed them by a couple of hundred miles when they sailed through this region.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

That was interesting. Thank you. Recently read your article from a few years ago on age and cruising. I am 57 (and English) and fully intend to get a yacht as soon as I am free… I look after my aging mother as she has no one else. I also watched your ‘Cruising tips’… fascinating and some great advice. I am probably not unusual in that I am an experience sailor from 5 years old… but it’s all dingy and beach cat based. I have crewed on bigger boats but never been the boss. So I aim to do an RYA course. Some very interesting advice… I think some of it I have already realized for myself… like I started looking at boats at the full end of my budget… but have readjusted to 33% of my budget being for the boat… and the rest kept for fitting and cruising. I will be cruising with a friend not a partner as after 31 years my wife left me and one of her trying to help me comments was: ‘and now you can get a boat like you want to’. Love how you have stayed in a region for so long. When my friends ask: ‘are you planning to sail round the World?’ My reply is along lines of: ‘getting the boat and getting to Caribbean and then South Pacific is my round the World… if I eventually circumnavigate then so be it.’

[@followtheboat]

Sounds like you have a great plan, I wish you fair winds! Liz

[@bryanwatt9751]

May I suggest... attaching your chain hook on a bite in the middle of your snubber line, then taking each end to separate (port and startboard) cleats! It shares the load, reduces hunting, and adds redundancy! :)

[@followtheboat]

We've tried various methods and are pretty happy with the way we do it now. Thanks for the suggestion. 🙏 Liz

[@MonkPetite]

Nice remark, I noticed one guy to use hoist slings as snubber loop. It’s everyone their way. Obviously a v shaped version is more work. My way is to use the snubber to pull anchor on deck. If the anchor is set then apply the snubber overboard

[@michaelwake5600]

Great explanation of how too Anchor, very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels M

[@daveschuetrum576]

That was a very good episode. Maybe in the future an episode on your different lines, and how you wrap them here and there for access, as well as your most used knots. Dave in South Carolina.

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, we'll add your suggestion to the list! 👍🙏 Liz

[@jessicanaser2939]

It's always a great video!! Love your channel!! Thanks for sharing your lives with all of us!

[@followtheboat]

Thank you for watching and commenting. 🙏👍 Liz

[@lynetteblackburn-leary8431]

I made a dyneama soft shackle to attach to our snubber bridal for our mono. That way I can bring it all the way back to the windlass so there’s less chance of my falling over. Every now and again it pinches in the chain (got a system to sort that) but it usually works a treat and strong as. Great to see you back in the water and happy with the job.

[@followtheboat]

Thanks for the tip, glad it worked for you. 🙏 Liz

[@trampe11]

Thanx guys ! Barry Perrins from s/v White Shadow is coming your way. I realy hope you meet him ! My 2 favoriete youtubers😂😂😂 He's Just in Denpasar

[@followtheboat]

We tried, but it didn't work out. Would loved to have chatted with him. Liz 🙏

[@24hourtravellers]

Maji aboard Sv Zazen pulled up a head (toilet) 🚽 with his anchor! 😂 Love this format of video Liz and Jamie ❤

[@followtheboat]

Haha! We've never done that (although I have seen them when diving)! Thanks for the appreciation. 🙏 Liz

[@24hourtravellers]

@@followtheboat ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheGlynJones]

I like that knot you showed us all a few episodes ago for the snubber. The knot has not failed me yet. Whereas the chain hook (not sure what type) has. The chain hook only came off occasionally when the anchorage was calm. Then I saw you using the knot on the snubber and l haven’t looked back. So thanks Cheers Glyn

[@followtheboat]

Yes, I loved the knot, but Jamie wasn't so keen because in an emergency (we've had them) it takes longer to release. He's got a point... Liz 🙏

[@followtheboat]

Just to add: the knot was an icicle hitch, more effective than a rolling hitch. And we've had snubber hooks come off the chain in bad weather, but there's hooks and then there's hooks. The Mantus is the best one we've used.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

I'm almost at the start of the anchoring learning curve. Only done it once on my boat, in light winds. No winch, single handed but I do use leather gloves (paranoid about fishing hooks). Thanks for the Anchor Lite tip.

[@followtheboat]

Two key things: setting it properly, and being able to get it up in an emergency, especially in foul weather.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

@@followtheboat Thanks.

[@followtheboat]

Your emergencies may vary. As you'll have seen, our main headaches are fishing boats and platforms that are lying upwind of us using a rock as an anchor!

[@oursailingvoyage]

So for monitoring ashore, we have what we call our "boat phone." It's an extra cell phone that has Anchor Pro on it. We can get alerts and check position by text message or email (not sure which....the Admiral is in charge of this part of the program lols). We're relatively new and it does provide a measure of confidence as you mentioned. Cheers.

[@followtheboat]

Thanks for the info! Sounds good, but don't completely rely on it, keep an eye on conditions so you're back on board before the boat drags... 🤓🙏 Liz

[@followtheboat]

Hi, Jamie here. Thanks for that extra info, that's really useful. I didn't know the pro version did all that.

[@RonRacer100]

What length anchor chain you recommend for sailing the Mediterranean? Thanks 👍

[@millzee60]

My neighbour went drifting through the anchorage yesterday. And he was on a mooring :) Luckily the locals rescued his boat and I don't think there was any damage. But anchoring here is difficult. There isn't a great deal of room and with wind and tide the boats can be pointing in any direction.

[@followtheboat]

Where are you? We seldom take moorings unless there is no choice, or we know and trust the person who laid them... Cheers! Liz 🙏👍

[@SVFresh2Salty]

We have to flake ours as well and we have a Rocna anchor and you are right they stick like glue

[@followtheboat]

Yes, we've had our Rocna since 2007 and love it. ❤️🙏 Liz

[@collingtech1]

no coffee? its some sort of Britannia sorcery ? so good to see you guys, take care and good winds

[@followtheboat]

Cheers! 😀🙏 Liz

[@johnq.public2621]

Regarding anchoring, pros and cons of an: anchor buoy? chain type? swivels? shackles? anchor ring(s)? 😃👋🐻

[@followtheboat]

Yes, we didn't go into the complete set-up, this was more of a demonstration of how we do it... Liz 👍🙏

[@motacustoms666]

Hi Friends! Love the channel, watch everything))... Any advice on "how to sail a boat" books for a beginner who wants to sail around the world with his wife and kids?! Cheers from Denmark!

[@followtheboat]

I can't suggest a book, but my advice is to get as much sailing practice in as possible. Take sailing courses and sailing holidays... Liz 🙏

[@wayne6466]

Hey Jamie, share some advice, I'm struggling on which Sony to buy, A74 or 5 ? Is this question as bad as how long is a piece of string? I am a terrible procrastinator. Thinking there is an upgrade coming to ease my decision... TIA

[@followtheboat]

Join our Discord community (it's free) where we have a friendly camera-chat group; you'll get a full response there. There's a one-click link in the description, or use the link below. 👍😊 Liz discord.gg/WGtsJubdkE

[@shaunreid5898]

Thanks guys , one question what do you make your 10 mtr mark on the chain?

[@followtheboat]

We use coloured inserts that go onto the links, as well as marine string tied at each 10m length. Fiddly, but worth it! Liz 🙏⚓

[@DianeEggert-eb4zq]

This was great! Do you use hand signals or yelling when anchoring? We use both. Any suggestions would be helpful 😂😊

[@followtheboat]

We talk about this in the video 😉

[@round51]

Was wondering. Before the “C” lockdown you were heading east. Philippines, Japan etc. So any long term plans that I’ve missed? 👌✌️

[@followtheboat]

Yes, that was the plan. Circumstances have changed, though, so in the immediate future we're going to Malaysia to re-group. Also Esper's Indonesian visa is about to run out, so we need to get to another country. 🙏 Liz

[@round51]

Well, that part of the world seems pretty delightful. I still think you should checkout out Pohnpei. Just a thought.🤔✌️

[@round51]

Well, that part of the world seems pretty delightful. I still think you should checkout out Pohnpei. Just a thought.🤔✌️

[@AnthonyParr-do5jk]

When you get back to KK you can get the chain re galvanized if you have enough material left they did a great job on mine.​@@followtheboat

[@KENGRIGG-wv2so]

Sorry to hear that Ray passed. RIP

[@followtheboat]

Yes, it was a horrible shock to everyone. We were there at the time, and witnessed the grief of his staff. A sad time. Liz

[@peterstarkey1360]

Funny l thought two fingers meant F/OFF...not 20...but everyone has there own interpretation 😂😅👍

[@followtheboat]

I wondered why we kept laying 20m after 20m. That explains it 😅

[@SVHummingbird2]

so if one has 6 senses then 2 have 12 all the better!

[@followtheboat]

😀🙏 Liz

[@round51]

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[@Coleen-Love]

Not to push politics, but I am curious as to whether you were able to vote in your country's national election that was held yesterday and in which your version of Republicans lost?