#46 Anchoring In A Storm In Hawaii!!

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  • 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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  • @peterforrest6682
    @peterforrest6682 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @smokedoliver1
    @smokedoliver1 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @stevegoodwin9001
    @stevegoodwin9001 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @gobic1319
    @gobic1319 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @svwanderlust9697
    @svwanderlust9697 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your wealth of experience with us.

  • @perhennung
    @perhennung ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @chhindz
    @chhindz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Still seemed quite beautiful in parts of storm.

  • @edhowe6443
    @edhowe6443 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 ❤❤

  • @o4pureh2o
    @o4pureh2o ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 .

  • @MultiBmorgan
    @MultiBmorgan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome is the word! thanks

  • @mickc4633
    @mickc4633 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤

  • @lindawoodall822
    @lindawoodall822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @reloadncharge9907
    @reloadncharge9907 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @deborahdoyle6743
    @deborahdoyle6743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ruff night

  • @johny7206
    @johny7206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You experienced a storm at anchor last visit to Hawaii too

  • @flyifri
    @flyifri ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
    @worldweary1913 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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. ✌️

  • @ecclesheat
    @ecclesheat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @garrickmartin7707
    @garrickmartin7707 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @johnmccormick175
    @johnmccormick175 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @thebentley71
    @thebentley71 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @S.V.TeFiti
    @S.V.TeFiti ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @johnboone2581
    @johnboone2581 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great episode guys 👍

  • @MilesCobbett
    @MilesCobbett ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @olivei2484
    @olivei2484 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @stevenclarue7802
    @stevenclarue7802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Glad your safe.

  • @Hindukushsailing
    @Hindukushsailing ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍👍

  • @christopherhankins9792
    @christopherhankins9792 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @bryrensexton4618
    @bryrensexton4618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍!!!

  • @ushi120
    @ushi120 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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,...

  • @mickc4633
    @mickc4633 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @-hopskinny5865
    @-hopskinny5865 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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...

  • @varieze117pj7
    @varieze117pj7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite boat.

  • @avail1.
    @avail1. ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @svkoukla9842
    @svkoukla9842 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @boblivingston4841
    @boblivingston4841 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!!!!!

  • @fransdriesen1311
    @fransdriesen1311 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ..

  • @johnmartin3486
    @johnmartin3486 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @erbrock1
    @erbrock1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @georgepeat5269iearth
    @georgepeat5269iearth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @chrisgardner6677
    @chrisgardner6677 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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..

  • @JohnSmith-cx7zt
    @JohnSmith-cx7zt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Iove the intro song in very epoblog.

  • @nick.caffrey
    @nick.caffrey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @emilybh6255
    @emilybh6255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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).

  • @revans4774
    @revans4774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍

  • @jd739
    @jd739 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @journeymanadventure
    @journeymanadventure ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @StemtoSternSailing
    @StemtoSternSailing ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing that! Your anchorages sound lovely:)

  • @jeffreythompson8090
    @jeffreythompson8090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was crazy did you just have the one anchor down

  • @kranzonguam
    @kranzonguam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @terteena
    @terteena ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @waterboy8999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably after a very hot day.

  • @gardenwaster
    @gardenwaster ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @frederickoning191
    @frederickoning191 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mickc4633
    @mickc4633 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🤟🏻👍👍❤

  • @deborahdoyle6743
    @deborahdoyle6743 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surprised the cqr held in that. Good grief

  • @youpattube1
    @youpattube1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @markthomasson5077
    @markthomasson5077 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @markthomasson5077 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @SailingEmeraldSteel
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      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
    @BobEstler ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even at anchor, that looks scary.

  • @aztekjp
    @aztekjp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *

  • @thomasthornton5737
    @thomasthornton5737 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😀👍👍👍❤

  • @miked5563
    @miked5563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SailingEmeraldSteel
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @PoweredEvents
    @PoweredEvents ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SailingEmeraldSteel
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @roberth7894
    @roberth7894 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @miked5563
    @miked5563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SailingEmeraldSteel
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sailingcitrinesunset4065
    @sailingcitrinesunset4065 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SailingEmeraldSteel
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
    @kirk9671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is your view on two anchors?

    • @SailingEmeraldSteel
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sea_knot
    @sea_knot ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Escapetosea
    @Escapetosea ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @SailingEmeraldSteel
      @SailingEmeraldSteel  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
      @Escapetosea ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @markthomasson5077
      @markthomasson5077 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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