Captain obvious here: If you dare to move out of your comfort-zone you learn new things. Your videos make that very clear. Thanks for the nice content and I wish you well on your journey ahead!
Started watching about no 30 and binge watched now back to the start. Had a giggle at this one as when you dropped anchor you were fixing a point on a moving object to see if you were dragging. Try a house, a tree , a shape in the land, cause if both boats drag you will think you’re ok. Just watched your latest, boy you have come a long way, congratulations.
Hey you two sailors, great Job! It is very nice to see you two learning so many things. One thing i do, is alwasy starting the engine before pulling up the anchor. One because you dont want to have your anchor up and then realizing that the engine is not working and two because the windless sucks a lot of power out of your battery,. If you add some RPM in neutral the Generator of your engine delivers enough power for the anchor windless. Stay save and have fun out there :)
hi, When trasittuing in a chanel you should always pass boat approaching port to port, on anchoring always turn into the wind or tide which ever is stronger,drop your anchoir and when enough chain is out reverse the boat and dig in the anchor.happy sailng. POSH !! port out starboard home
Great to see you take your first sail outside of 'The Sound'. I immediately recognised Cawsand Bay, as you were dropping anchor. Following you is going to make me incredibly jealous, but I'm not complaining. Such is Life. With that massive anchor, you really need to fix - or upgrade - your winch. If you ever drop all 60 metres of your chain, you're going to have problems dragging it up again, with that huge anchor on the end of it. I've no doubt Zack had fun pulling up the 15 metres or so that you dropped in the bay. Last thing either of you need, are pulled muscles; a slipped disc, or worse still, a Hernia. Thanks again for another great episode.
Oh cool! The windlass works- we just have old batteries so are replacing them soon. Weirdly enough Zach enjoys pulling it up! Says its cheaper than a gym 🤣 but as we anchor in deeper places, and get our new batteries, we will use it more and more 😊
Ok, I was unaware there are so many of these "kind" of people interested in living on the sea. Warms my cold heart that yall are doing what I've been trying too do for YEARS. I am STUCK in Nebraska, U.S atm....Please keep posting!! These vid's of you two wonderful people, and others like you, keep me on a brighter frame of mind. Much needed after so many fails in my own life. Thank you! Keep it up! If I could send you a million euros too help the two of you, I sooo would. Just because you tried, I am proud of you, for whatever that is worth.
Thankyou SO much! That is such a lovely comment. Thanks for being proud of us. We hope you can follow along on the adventures and one day meet us out on the ocean! 😊
Totally agree. We had a delta for 9 years and about a 50% success rate in getting it to set. Swapped it out for a Rocna, spent 6 weeks on anchor various locations in eastern Caribbean - ever dragged and longest distance it took to set was maybe 15cm. Love the Rocna.
You made the right choice with your anchor. Best to oversize as you will need it in strong winds. You can sleep good at night not worrying about dragging.
the amopunt of chain/line to lay out is 7' per 1' of depth some say 5;1 which is fine if the weathers ok, some markers or paint on the chain or line will help lots
Great Video! Turning to wind when anchoring is great as the wind pulls the boat down and allows for the anchor set naturally. If the windlass clicks but not turning it could be burned out solenoid, or rusted connection somewhere. The main thing is that you managed to get around it... and that is what this is about! Inevitably things break, its nice that to see that you went out anyway, where many would stay back in the marina. The nice thing about sailing is that there is always a way of doing things the OLD FASHION way, where one does not need the fancy motors and electronics. Keep Sailing no matter what! Cheers!
Thanks Peter 😊 Ah that makes sense. The battery for the windlass (and bowthruster) was just flat- it wasn't charging properly! But now is fully charged 😊 Nice to know we can pull in by hand though.
It’s a good idea to start your engine when pulling in your anchor,it’s good to ease ahead slowly to take the load off your windlass.Also charges your batteries. Good job on learning how to do everything yourself 👍
A quick tip. When anchor is dropped and on sea bed put your foot on the chain. You will then be able to feel if there is any drag. I do this whenever anchoring I keep a storm anchor which bolts together when conditions get really rough
Nice to see a Delta....it has strengths, it has weaknesses like all anchors, but it's a solid choice (I may be biased as I used to work for the manufacturer, actually I did the artwork for the fancy sticker that will be scraped off in no time :D ). Keep your Rocna handy, also a great anchor, and you might just find that sets better in some seabeds. When you're using the winch, put a minimum of 3 wraps on the drum, before you then go up over the arm and into the jaws....if you don't it puts excessive amounts of pressure on the arm, and if the wind increases and the load increases, it can crush that arm into the jaws and essentially lock the winch solid. Finally when anchoring, you want to be making way astern...drop the anchor until it's just above the sea-bed, get some way astern going, then pay out the chain on the brake...take transits between a boat and the shore, or 2 objects on shore to make sure you're actually going backwards "over the ground". That way you keep control, the bow won't blow off with the wind, or chase the tide, and the chain pays out in a nice straight line. Once you've got your wanted scope out, dig the anchor in....2-2.5k revs on the engine should do it....or thereabouts!
Thats so cool you did the artwork- nice one Benjamin 😊 Yes, we know about the winch- the advice was given in our last vid but theres a bit of a delay between filming and posting! We didn't know about going astern to anchor- that does make sense though. Thanks so much for all the advice!
I love the fact that you went out to test the anchor. Keep doing that sort of thing! The winch! I would do one more turn of the sheet around the winch before putting it into the teeth. Also when wrapping a sheet around a winch try do it with your fingers pointing towards yourself, so the sheet end leading to the winch is coming out your pinky and palm rather than thumb and fore fingers (if you do a thumbs up while holding the sheet, point your thumb to yourself) if that makes sense, It's a lot safer in rougher conditions :)
Thanks Robert! Not sure why we thought it was only two turns! Will do three next time and pull in the proper way (we have heard horror stories about fingers going into winches so would rather lose a pinky than a thumb 😅)
Very nice, I did a RYA Coastal Skipper instensive course in Asia a few years ago and we were 8 people on the boat for the 6 days a week for a couple of months. The first time the instructor gave me command to choose & set our anchor for an overnight stop was super nerve racking, I slept on deck but didn't actually sleep all night! There was a large tide change & some rocks, coral heads & other sailing boats in the bay, very nerve racking to estimate the amount of chain we needed & set in the right place. I'd say rather than check whether ur dragging using other vessels, it's better to use the old surfing method of lining up & using visual land markers to check ur positiion. Well done, it's def something u have to get used to, I can't wait to get my own boat one day! Hopefully in the next 3-5 years.
Gawd I love watching newbie sailors - not that I have had any experience for last 40 years, but I bet I have watched more videos than you have! ;-) What is really fun is comparing to a year later - then the ease and confidence shines through. Good job, one and all.
I love watching you! It is great to watch newbies doing somethings right. You are fortunate to have a mentor in your friend. A couple of suggestions: 1) the anchor when in the roller looked very close to the bow, if there is only a few inches of clearence add a stainless steel plate (small) to the hull of the boat to protect it. You will be surprized how much a "secured" anchor will move in rough seas. 2) remove your windless and have it inspected/rebuilt. It may be working great now but you really do not want to be in a situation where you have to pull that anchor with no windless. A very big "At-A-Boy" for going to an oversized anchor for your main. As times go on you will look back at that decision as one of the best you could have ever made. Keep it up! Be happy, be safe
Thanks Larry- Paul sure is a great mentor 😊 good idea about the stainless plate! We are servicing our windlass soon 😊 Although Zach has been pulling the anchor in by hand up to now!
You're getting there guy's. Well done. It's now just a matter of Practice, experience and time. Then, if your like the rest of us, you'll realise that learning to handle a boat is like a circle, you never quite reach the end.
You did exactly right...! We have a 39kg Ultra, 60m of chain and 30m of warp. A very clever swivel to straighten the anchor, but I still cringe everytime we pull it in. You will be told a load of rubbish about anchoring, read and watch and ignore others who say you should only put 20m maximum out and that the boat is held by the chain weight alone. Top marks to your helpful chap! You won't drag on that anchor, except perhaps slightly in hurricane conditions! There's lots of anchor watch apps for your and my piece of mind. Wind, tide and wave state and direction, the last is most important when your are in an anchorage open to the ocean, without the benefit of the breakwater. Keep the old anchor to control the rear of the boat and keep the bow towards the sea state. Fun video you two and well done Popeye for pulling the anchor in by hand, and yes I've done it a couple of times. Look after that windlass!
Thanks for the advice Bob! We just bought 30m of eight strand which we will instal as our warp 😊 and just got a swivel too actually. Had to send the first one back as it wasn't big enough! Paul is great isn't he 😊
Well done guy's. Another 1stt cked off the long list of 1st's. Ha! It's awesome you have a buddy who can assist, by pointing ya in the right direction, on some of your tasks! Sail on my friends. I am enjoying learning right along with you!
Cool anchor! I wounldnt worry so much how The wind and waves come from other directions. We usually go with The wind, go Back hard and thats it. Be sure to look these videos couple of years after when you are anchoring in your college trousers and ripped out garden gloves and your boat is filled with bits of snares waving in the wind holding something important.Good luck with your adventure and have fun!
Oh cool, that makes sense 😊 haha yep- all our clothes either have holes in them now or grease but we actually wouldn't have it any other way 🤣 Thanks!!
So much fun to binge watch your early episodes. How does anyone live in GB. How do you dive on your anchor in GB. You are a block of ice before you resurface. And what is it with the astronaut suits : ) I moved from Europe to Las Vegas, no more fear of the cold weather.
really cool guys, kudos for putting all this together and thank you for sharing with us I applaud your choice of boat too. also, that yellow cutter in the background around 1:32 looks like my absolute dream boat....
It great to see you both have fun keep doing what your doing every chance you get go play My weekly does of seeing friends all be it on TH-cam See you soon
Don't forget your anchor ball to comply with regs. A lot of insurance companies will not pay out if another vessel collides with you whilst at anchor if you are not displaying the day shape. Not only will you loose your home if it sinks, the insurance company for the other craft may chase you for the sums involved for repairs to the other craft. It takes a moment to put the ball up, but a lifetime to pay back significant debt.
One thing I realized and most sailors learned at some point, but most forgot or just ignore... but nevertheless if you do it early on and get used to it, might save you a finger one day: Grab the rope - handling it on the winch - the other way around with your hands. Don't let your thumb point towards the winch, but always point thumbs up to your chest, when handling a line on the winch. It looks and feels akward the first 100times you are doing it, but I have seen a few (especially quirrly persons) handling lines a bit hectic and being somewhere else with their heads in that moment, the line tensions, pulls your hands to the winch and the first thing that comes into contact with the winch is your thumb. If you are lucky it does not get stuck between rope and winch. If you are unlucky... Other than that, I love your style of the videos. Kept watching from the moment your boat-project started. Being just 36 myself, but having sailed for 33 years of that, I learned sailing the old fashioned way, but am young enough to know the modern styles as well. Keep up your positive attitude and wish to share and accept ideas from everyone...
Ah, we did get taught that on our Day Skippers- its just so, so easy to forget at times! But we are making a conscience effort everytime to correct ourselves. We really, really don't want to be losing any fingers! Glad you are enjoying the vids 😊 wow, starting sailing when you were three! Bet you are a dab hand 😊
@@TeuluTribe I am no saint on this myself. I forget it, do it wrong and whenever I teach someone sailing, I get reminded, that I should do better! But the earlier you know you are doing it wrong, the better. It's just like "not wrapping a line around your hands" - it helps greatly, but doing it will one day surely will bruise your hands (or break them), and every now and then I do it anyhow. Knowing your mistakes and embracing them, talking about them, helps you being conscious about it and learning from them (some distant day)... 😀 I had to look up "dab hand", I never learned that from my teachers. 😀 Thanks for that complement, I think I have a lot of experience and am a good teacher, but to assess whether I am good at something, should be left to others. But if you ever plan to sail east (Baltic Denmark, Sweden, Baltic Germany) come look me up.
You guys seem to get everything right instinctively, great to watch you. Good move with the anchor. Suggetion for manouvering under power. You may know this already, In clear water with the boat stationary or moving slowly experiment with putting on helm and giving a big burst of power, shutting off quickly. This will kick the stern to one side like a stern thruster. Also try a big burst astern this will normally kick the stern to port but see what it does on Teulu. When going astern watch the swing of the bow as well as looking astern to keep a staight course. Just play around the techniques will be usefull when manouvering in tight spaces and docking.
Wow, thanks so much for your lovely comment Brian! Theres plenty of mistakes we have made but its all part of the learning process 😊 giving a big burst of power definitely pushes the stern hard to port! Giving short bursts sounds like the way forwards- thanks for the advice- we really appreciate it 😊
Anchor design is one of the most debated topics on yachting forums. Personally we're very happy with our Lewmar delta; as others have observed, setting it properly and using enough chain is essential. Practice as much as you can and enjoy your first night on the 'hook'!
We can tell it is! For every one person that says 'go heavier' there is one that says the opposite 😅 We are planning on getting more chain in the future! Thanks Julian 😊
Brilliant lovely put together episode watching you learn is a joy ,and I feel like I am learning through you guys as previously said i have never set foot on a boat so a big thank you 🙏
You really bought two anchors , a primary and a secondary . With a little imagination it makes sense. To help with that price shock, lemons into lemonade right! 😉
Nice going on the anchor. Two things that will give you a smoother Anchorage. First - make a small iding sail, attach the foot to the boom and the peak to the topping lift. It will keep you faced into the wind without excessive yawning. Second - but or make a "flopper stopper" which you hang off the boom or spiniker pole when at anchor. This will markedly decrease the role you experience from swells and wakes. An easy to make is illustrated in one of the Pardey books. Fair winds and smooth sailing.
Everyday a challenge , everyday a win at something. Paranoid? me too but I only have a small boat same science applies. What was going through my head was the scene from the movie Caddy Shack. that was when Rodney Dangerfield dropped his heavy anchor and says "hey, you scratched my anchor". after it crashed through someone else's boat. I know you would never do that but my warped movie choice. Cheers and sail on. your doing great.
When you start anchoring full time you will ditch the Delta, keep the Rocna as a kedge and when a big blow comes in your Delta bends you can swap them over. 😀👍🇪🇸
@@TeuluTribe There are 2 vital technics when anchoring. 1 always get someone else to say the anchor is set properly, that way they will be up all night checking it, while you sleep sound. 2 buy an easy setting anchor in the first place. I admit 20kg is a bit small but only by 5kg but trust me that Delta when the wind switches 180 degrees through the night it will pop out faster than one of Mr Batchelor’s pea’s. 😀👍🇪🇸
Can you guys talk a bit about all the costs involved in transitioning to boat life? Purchase, repairs, running costs etc. (I’d love to give it a go too)
@@TeuluTribe oh wow, you're quick! Yeah, a vidi about that would be lovely! It appears you can buy a boat that actually floats (!!) for not that much money. But seeing all your maintenance kinda made me shy away.
Hi I started to follow up with the canal when you were going to buy the boat. The boat is a important part of this journey and I am hoping to get a tour of here and a overview of what's going to be like it is and also what is going to be up 😊 I am really excited about your journey! You are living life perfectly. 😍
And another rule of thumb, just as guide for a minimum amount of chain to let out when anchoring is length of boat x3 + depth at high water, these are minimums so habe to ne adjusted for wind and tidal conditions.
Delta is a Great anchor it’s just a lot harder to get to planted esp in sand . But I should add I have no idea what the anchorage are like in Europe so I’m sure you made a good choice. If you sail to the Caribbean use the rocna. Either way you have the best of both world and bigger is better.
That short length of line on the chain isn't warp, it's for if you ever need to jettison the chain, you can just cut it to let the chain go. For example if you hook an old mooring, you can tie a bouy to the line, cut it away and come back for it with a diver.
Nicely done. If you haven’t done so already, I didn’t see your black anchor ball raised whilst at anchor. If someone collides with you whilst at anchor, the black ball is your legal defence that they are at fault…
Wonderful news. If you come our way, ( Aegean sea), you will definetly need a heavy anchor,, what with force 5-6 B Northern winds in July -August you ll be needing it, especially if you stay away from marinas, they are a rip off..
Umm pretty sure the boat is more like 10 tonnes, and that is pretty heavy for a 40 footer. If it was 18 it wouldn’t move! I liked our Delta so it should do you well. The only other anchor I would carry is a lightweight danforth style Fortress anchor, if you feel the need👏👏
I have a 19 ton boat and an 80kg anchor with 100m of chain. I sleep very well . You can use a soft shackle instead of the anchor hitch. I dragged more with a delta than all the others put together.
@@TeuluTribe the windlass does fine. The trick is to move the boat to the anchor with the motor, and break the anchor our with the momentum, then haul the anchor up only when it's free. Good luck with the delta. I scrapped ours and bought a Rocna. No comparison. You guys are doing great by the way.
Have a look for SY Panope on TH-cam, lots of anchor testing and performance analysis, and see the anchor ranking table at the end of the video. Beware too heavy an anchor, you need the bows of the yacht to be buoyant, not too much weight.
Well done. You are on a steep learning curve. I love your exitement. What do you think about gloves for sailing and for the anchor. Skin scrapes do not heal when wet and salty. You can start with cheap ones from biking or old ones from construction until you know what you need.
Thanks Axel 😊 We have some sailing gloves which we just forget to wear if i am honest- Zach was wearing gloves for the windlass, although we would be worth getting some slightly tougher ones!
An anchor hitch is good but a proper chain dog is better. Make sure the load is on your line and not on the winch. Also, generally, 2:1 scope is not enough. 4:1 or even more if there is room
One use of a second anchor is to stop the "spinning" By securing it off the stern. There are a couple of reasons you could choose to do this. Firstly to orientate your boat to reduce roll and increase your comfort level. Secondly to clear your solar panels to increase your power. Probably others I cannot think of off the top of my head. The next bit I say is kind of obvious and a smart lady like yourself probably does not need telling but just in case in a crowded anchorage if your boat is not moving yet others are you do need extra distance secondly although the second anchor is doing much less work as its job is to keep you from swinging it should still be tied of a cleat at minimum not your solar arch/stanchions.
Thanks Glenn- all good suggestions! I can imagine a stern anchor would help a lot with that! Will be sure to give other bots room and tie it to a cleat 😊
I love this so much! It’s like I’m learning right along with you. I wonder if there’s maybe a weight of some kind that you could drop off and tie to the back of the boat that would stabilize the stern?
Rule of thumb Guys, minimum requirments for length of anchor chain is boat length x 3, in your case that is 120ft fine if your anchoring in less than 50ft of water, from experience you cant have enough chain, its the chain that stops you dragging not the anchor, there are loads of tips online about how to anchor and the theory surrounding it.
Captain obvious here: If you dare to move out of your comfort-zone you learn new things. Your videos make that very clear. Thanks for the nice content and I wish you well on your journey ahead!
Absolutely! We have learnt soo much! 😊😊
Started watching about no 30 and binge watched now back to the start. Had a giggle at this one as when you dropped anchor you were fixing a point on a moving object to see if you were dragging. Try a house, a tree , a shape in the land, cause if both boats drag you will think you’re ok. Just watched your latest, boy you have come a long way, congratulations.
Get yourself a couple of communication headsets. Or marriage savers as they call them .. lol
I was going to write the same thing…..
Marriage Saver is actually a brand…
@@svStargate ... How funny. I didn't realise that.
Hhaha yes, we may do! Thanks Ben!
I’ve been watching sailing zatara , now I’ve found you it looks like your my new sailing channel to binge watch now 😎👍🛥
Glad you are enjoying them 😊 Enjoy the binge!!
Hey you two sailors, great Job! It is very nice to see you two learning so many things. One thing i do, is alwasy starting the engine before pulling up the anchor. One because you dont want to have your anchor up and then realizing that the engine is not working and two because the windless sucks a lot of power out of your battery,. If you add some RPM in neutral the Generator of your engine delivers enough power for the anchor windless. Stay save and have fun out there :)
Thanks so much 😊 yes, we have done that ever since- not too sure why we didn't this time! Great advice 😊
Great stuff you're living my dream...the wife hates the sea so you're as close as I'm getting. Keep the videos coming xxxx
Thanks so much! Hopefully you can live vivaciously through the vids!
Also I very much appreciate yr replies to our messages. Been following Delos amongst other sailing sites.. never got an answer or a "like"..
We love connecting with you guys 😊
hi, When trasittuing in a chanel you should always pass boat approaching port to port, on anchoring always turn into the wind or tide which ever is stronger,drop your anchoir and when enough chain is out reverse the boat and dig in the anchor.happy sailng. POSH !! port out starboard home
Great to see you take your first sail outside of 'The Sound'. I immediately recognised Cawsand Bay, as you were dropping anchor. Following you is going to make me incredibly jealous, but I'm not complaining. Such is Life. With that massive anchor, you really need to fix - or upgrade - your winch. If you ever drop all 60 metres of your chain, you're going to have problems dragging it up again, with that huge anchor on the end of it. I've no doubt Zack had fun pulling up the 15 metres or so that you dropped in the bay. Last thing either of you need, are pulled muscles; a slipped disc, or worse still, a Hernia. Thanks again for another great episode.
Oh cool! The windlass works- we just have old batteries so are replacing them soon. Weirdly enough Zach enjoys pulling it up! Says its cheaper than a gym 🤣 but as we anchor in deeper places, and get our new batteries, we will use it more and more 😊
Ok, I was unaware there are so many of these "kind" of people interested in living on the sea. Warms my cold heart that yall are doing what I've been trying too do for YEARS. I am STUCK in Nebraska, U.S atm....Please keep posting!! These vid's of you two wonderful people, and others like you, keep me on a brighter frame of mind. Much needed after so many fails in my own life. Thank you! Keep it up! If I could send you a million euros too help the two of you, I sooo would. Just because you tried, I am proud of you, for whatever that is worth.
Thankyou SO much! That is such a lovely comment. Thanks for being proud of us. We hope you can follow along on the adventures and one day meet us out on the ocean! 😊
I’m also land locked in Idaho at the moment but doing sailing classes and should purchase a 40 footer in two years🫰
Wise move going for an oversize anchor and keep the delta for a spare or stern anchor
If you can.
Agree 💯
Thanks Clive 😊
Totally agree. We had a delta for 9 years and about a 50% success rate in getting it to set. Swapped it out for a Rocna, spent 6 weeks on anchor various locations in eastern Caribbean - ever dragged and longest distance it took to set was maybe 15cm. Love the Rocna.
You made the right choice with your anchor. Best to oversize as you will need it in strong winds. You can sleep good at night not worrying about dragging.
That was our thoughts exactly 😊
Good communication before you started. That is important so that everyone on board knows what there job is and what the manoeuvre is. Well done
Thanks David 😊 We have figured out it is one of the biggest key to us successfully doing anything on Teulu!
the amopunt of chain/line to lay out is 7' per 1' of depth some say 5;1 which is fine if the weathers ok, some markers or paint on the chain or line will help lots
Great Video! Turning to wind when anchoring is great as the wind pulls the boat down and allows for the anchor set naturally. If the windlass clicks but not turning it could be burned out solenoid, or rusted connection somewhere. The main thing is that you managed to get around it... and that is what this is about! Inevitably things break, its nice that to see that you went out anyway, where many would stay back in the marina. The nice thing about sailing is that there is always a way of doing things the OLD FASHION way, where one does not need the fancy motors and electronics. Keep Sailing no matter what! Cheers!
Thanks Peter 😊 Ah that makes sense. The battery for the windlass (and bowthruster) was just flat- it wasn't charging properly! But now is fully charged 😊 Nice to know we can pull in by hand though.
It’s a good idea to start your engine when pulling in your anchor,it’s good to ease ahead slowly to take the load off your windlass.Also charges your batteries. Good job on learning how to do everything yourself 👍
Great suggestion- thanks Mark 😊
A quick tip. When anchor is dropped and on sea bed put your foot on the chain. You will then be able to feel if there is any drag. I do this whenever anchoring
I keep a storm anchor which bolts together when conditions get really rough
Never thought of doing this! Thanks Neil!
baby steps ,you guys are doing a great job .
Thanks Bill 😊
Nice to see a Delta....it has strengths, it has weaknesses like all anchors, but it's a solid choice (I may be biased as I used to work for the manufacturer, actually I did the artwork for the fancy sticker that will be scraped off in no time :D ). Keep your Rocna handy, also a great anchor, and you might just find that sets better in some seabeds.
When you're using the winch, put a minimum of 3 wraps on the drum, before you then go up over the arm and into the jaws....if you don't it puts excessive amounts of pressure on the arm, and if the wind increases and the load increases, it can crush that arm into the jaws and essentially lock the winch solid.
Finally when anchoring, you want to be making way astern...drop the anchor until it's just above the sea-bed, get some way astern going, then pay out the chain on the brake...take transits between a boat and the shore, or 2 objects on shore to make sure you're actually going backwards "over the ground". That way you keep control, the bow won't blow off with the wind, or chase the tide, and the chain pays out in a nice straight line. Once you've got your wanted scope out, dig the anchor in....2-2.5k revs on the engine should do it....or thereabouts!
Thats so cool you did the artwork- nice one Benjamin 😊
Yes, we know about the winch- the advice was given in our last vid but theres a bit of a delay between filming and posting!
We didn't know about going astern to anchor- that does make sense though. Thanks so much for all the advice!
I love the fact that you went out to test the anchor. Keep doing that sort of thing!
The winch! I would do one more turn of the sheet around the winch before putting it into the teeth. Also when wrapping a sheet around a winch try do it with your fingers pointing towards yourself, so the sheet end leading to the winch is coming out your pinky and palm rather than thumb and fore fingers (if you do a thumbs up while holding the sheet, point your thumb to yourself) if that makes sense, It's a lot safer in rougher conditions :)
Thanks Robert! Not sure why we thought it was only two turns! Will do three next time and pull in the proper way (we have heard horror stories about fingers going into winches so would rather lose a pinky than a thumb 😅)
Very nice, I did a RYA Coastal Skipper instensive course in Asia a few years ago and we were 8 people on the boat for the 6 days a week for a couple of months. The first time the instructor gave me command to choose & set our anchor for an overnight stop was super nerve racking, I slept on deck but didn't actually sleep all night! There was a large tide change & some rocks, coral heads & other sailing boats in the bay, very nerve racking to estimate the amount of chain we needed & set in the right place. I'd say rather than check whether ur dragging using other vessels, it's better to use the old surfing method of lining up & using visual land markers to check ur positiion. Well done, it's def something u have to get used to, I can't wait to get my own boat one day! Hopefully in the next 3-5 years.
So happy for you!
I literally jumped on your video! Just discovered you guys and I’ve been binge watching your adventures! Have fun 🤩
Aw, Juliette- thats so lovely to hear! Thanks so much 😊
Good choice of anchor, no such thing as overkill. Practice makes perfect, well done.
Thanks Pip 😊
You are on a hot streak of successful firsts. Kudos
Thanks Thomas- didn't start off like that but its going a whole lot better now!
Oversized anchors are great! People poke fun at me for mine, it's 45kg, but I won't worry about dragging 🤣🤣
I think we will be able to sleep easily when using it!
Rick Moore has a 105lb Mantus M1 and has survived hurricane's on anchor.
Gawd I love watching newbie sailors - not that I have had any experience for last 40 years, but I bet I have watched more videos than you have! ;-)
What is really fun is comparing to a year later - then the ease and confidence shines through.
Good job, one and all.
Thanks for being here Samuel- its so hard to imagine where we will be in a years time! But 100% more confident, thats for sure 😊
I love watching you! It is great to watch newbies doing somethings right. You are fortunate to have a mentor in your friend. A couple of suggestions: 1) the anchor when in the roller looked very close to the bow, if there is only a few inches of clearence add a stainless steel plate (small) to the hull of the boat to protect it. You will be surprized how much a "secured" anchor will move in rough seas. 2) remove your windless and have it inspected/rebuilt. It may be working great now but you really do not want to be in a situation where you have to pull that anchor with no windless.
A very big "At-A-Boy" for going to an oversized anchor for your main. As times go on you will look back at that decision as one of the best you could have ever made. Keep it up!
Be happy, be safe
Thanks Larry- Paul sure is a great mentor 😊 good idea about the stainless plate! We are servicing our windlass soon 😊 Although Zach has been pulling the anchor in by hand up to now!
You're getting there guy's. Well done.
It's now just a matter of Practice, experience and time. Then, if your like the rest of us, you'll realise that learning to handle a boat is like a circle, you never quite reach the end.
Thanks so much 😊 Love that saying! Sums up boat work/life/experience very well!
Not the only boat to have a 'weening the anchor' exercise system on board. Well Done 😎
Hhaha Zach is chief of anchor weening 😆
Loved watching this one! Jim
Glad you enjoyed it Jim 😊
Just stumbled on your videos.
I like you!
Wow!!!! Brilliant and looks such fun xxx
Thanks Helen! Lots of fun! Its so nice we can venture further now! 😊
jolly great team work I say, I say! brilliant lads.
Thanks so much Thomas! 😊
good job kids!
Thanks!!
Looking good.
Thanks Matthew 😊
Onwards & Upwards!!! YES! ♥️✌🏼⛵️
Woo!! 😊😊
You did exactly right...! We have a 39kg Ultra, 60m of chain and 30m of warp. A very clever swivel to straighten the anchor, but I still cringe everytime we pull it in. You will be told a load of rubbish about anchoring, read and watch and ignore others who say you should only put 20m maximum out and that the boat is held by the chain weight alone. Top marks to your helpful chap! You won't drag on that anchor, except perhaps slightly in hurricane conditions! There's lots of anchor watch apps for your and my piece of mind. Wind, tide and wave state and direction, the last is most important when your are in an anchorage open to the ocean, without the benefit of the breakwater. Keep the old anchor to control the rear of the boat and keep the bow towards the sea state. Fun video you two and well done Popeye for pulling the anchor in by hand, and yes I've done it a couple of times. Look after that windlass!
Thanks for the advice Bob! We just bought 30m of eight strand which we will instal as our warp 😊 and just got a swivel too actually. Had to send the first one back as it wasn't big enough! Paul is great isn't he 😊
Another first ticked off guys!! 👌👌
Woohoo!
Well done you two for going out there and actually doing it! (& learning along the way)
Thanks Guy! 😊
Well done guy's. Another 1stt cked off the long list of 1st's. Ha! It's awesome you have a buddy who can assist, by pointing ya in the right direction, on some of your tasks! Sail on my friends. I am enjoying learning right along with you!
He's great isn't he! Thanks so much. Glad you can be here with us 😊
Absolutely love this channel… Truly inspiring.
So glad you are enjoying it!
Also put boat in reverse and put about 1500 RPM to make sure anchor is set great job
Good suggestion 😊
Great job. You both are learning fast. It’s a joy to watch you take bigger step toward your dreams!
Thanks James 😊
Just found your series. Love your story. Excited to join you on your future cruising adventures
Thanks for being here! Lots of adventures to come 😊
I’m so pleased for both of you having the courage and the desire to get out there.
Thanks Colin 😊
Cool anchor! I wounldnt worry so much how The wind and waves come from other directions. We usually go with The wind, go Back hard and thats it. Be sure to look these videos couple of years after when you are anchoring in your college trousers and ripped out garden gloves and your boat is filled with bits of snares waving in the wind holding something important.Good luck with your adventure and have fun!
Oh cool, that makes sense 😊 haha yep- all our clothes either have holes in them now or grease but we actually wouldn't have it any other way 🤣 Thanks!!
Love watching you guys learn…. Great work
Thanks Tim 😊
So much fun to binge watch your early episodes. How does anyone live in GB. How do you dive on your anchor in GB. You are a block of ice before you resurface. And what is it with the astronaut suits : ) I moved from Europe to Las Vegas, no more fear of the cold weather.
Don't forget you can use your mizzen at anchor to keep your bows to windward 👍
Yes! We need to try this next time, thank Sam 😊
Fun to watch you two having so much fun !
Thanks Bob! Glad you can be here 😊
really cool guys, kudos for putting all this together and thank you for sharing with us
I applaud your choice of boat too.
also, that yellow cutter in the background around 1:32 looks like my absolute dream boat....
Thanks so much 😊 The yellow cutter is gorgeous! Shame it never moves 😢
It great to see you both have fun keep doing what your doing every chance you get go play
My weekly does of seeing friends all be it on TH-cam
See you soon
Thanks Paul! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
I love the channel and the views
Thanks George 😊
Another great video
Thanks Harold!
Don't forget your anchor ball to comply with regs. A lot of insurance companies will not pay out if another vessel collides with you whilst at anchor if you are not displaying the day shape. Not only will you loose your home if it sinks, the insurance company for the other craft may chase you for the sums involved for repairs to the other craft. It takes a moment to put the ball up, but a lifetime to pay back significant debt.
Will add this to the list- thanks! 😊
I look forward to your videos each week. Can't wait to see where this adventure takes you.
Thanks so much Julia! That is such a lovely comment!
Euw…Glad to see ya working on Anchoring Skills…Important for Boat Safety & Piece of Mind😜 Continue to Stay Safe & Enjoy😎
Thanks Steven 😊
One thing I realized and most sailors learned at some point, but most forgot or just ignore... but nevertheless if you do it early on and get used to it, might save you a finger one day:
Grab the rope - handling it on the winch - the other way around with your hands. Don't let your thumb point towards the winch, but always point thumbs up to your chest, when handling a line on the winch. It looks and feels akward the first 100times you are doing it, but I have seen a few (especially quirrly persons) handling lines a bit hectic and being somewhere else with their heads in that moment, the line tensions, pulls your hands to the winch and the first thing that comes into contact with the winch is your thumb. If you are lucky it does not get stuck between rope and winch. If you are unlucky...
Other than that, I love your style of the videos. Kept watching from the moment your boat-project started. Being just 36 myself, but having sailed for 33 years of that, I learned sailing the old fashioned way, but am young enough to know the modern styles as well. Keep up your positive attitude and wish to share and accept ideas from everyone...
Ah, we did get taught that on our Day Skippers- its just so, so easy to forget at times! But we are making a conscience effort everytime to correct ourselves. We really, really don't want to be losing any fingers!
Glad you are enjoying the vids 😊 wow, starting sailing when you were three! Bet you are a dab hand 😊
@@TeuluTribe I am no saint on this myself. I forget it, do it wrong and whenever I teach someone sailing, I get reminded, that I should do better! But the earlier you know you are doing it wrong, the better. It's just like "not wrapping a line around your hands" - it helps greatly, but doing it will one day surely will bruise your hands (or break them), and every now and then I do it anyhow.
Knowing your mistakes and embracing them, talking about them, helps you being conscious about it and learning from them (some distant day)... 😀
I had to look up "dab hand", I never learned that from my teachers. 😀 Thanks for that complement, I think I have a lot of experience and am a good teacher, but to assess whether I am good at something, should be left to others. But if you ever plan to sail east (Baltic Denmark, Sweden, Baltic Germany) come look me up.
You guys seem to get everything right instinctively, great to watch you. Good move with the anchor. Suggetion for manouvering under power. You may know this already, In clear water with the boat stationary or moving slowly experiment with putting on helm and giving a big burst of power, shutting off quickly. This will kick the stern to one side like a stern thruster. Also try a big burst astern this will normally kick the stern to port but see what it does on Teulu. When going astern watch the swing of the bow as well as looking astern to keep a staight course. Just play around the techniques will be usefull when manouvering in tight spaces and docking.
Wow, thanks so much for your lovely comment Brian! Theres plenty of mistakes we have made but its all part of the learning process 😊 giving a big burst of power definitely pushes the stern hard to port! Giving short bursts sounds like the way forwards- thanks for the advice- we really appreciate it 😊
20k is coming!! Looks like you’re having fun!
Can't believe it! Learning and having a tonne (or 18🤣) of fun!
Anchor design is one of the most debated topics on yachting forums. Personally we're very happy with our Lewmar delta; as others have observed, setting it properly and using enough chain is essential. Practice as much as you can and enjoy your first night on the 'hook'!
We can tell it is! For every one person that says 'go heavier' there is one that says the opposite 😅 We are planning on getting more chain in the future! Thanks Julian 😊
Brilliant lovely put together episode watching you learn is a joy ,and I feel like I am learning through you guys as previously said i have never set foot on a boat so a big thank you 🙏
Thanks so much Paul- you always leave such lovely comments 😊
You really bought two anchors , a primary and a secondary . With a little imagination it makes sense. To help with that price shock, lemons into lemonade right! 😉
Very true! We are hoping both come into their own at different points 😊 Thanks Eric!
GREAT JOB teamwork makes the dream work. keep up the good work and keep living the dream xoxoxo see you again next week
Thanks Matthew! Glad you enjoyed 😊
Nice going on the anchor. Two things that will give you a smoother Anchorage. First - make a small iding sail, attach the foot to the boom and the peak to the topping lift. It will keep you faced into the wind without excessive yawning. Second - but or make a "flopper stopper" which you hang off the boom or spiniker pole when at anchor. This will markedly decrease the role you experience from swells and wakes. An easy to make is illustrated in one of the Pardey books. Fair winds and smooth sailing.
That is a riding sail.
Thanks Don 😊 good suggestions about the riding sail, we need to put our mizzen up and try that at anchor too!
on tasks like this you need to go head on into the wind. a gps with a wind direction/speed meter helps out a lot
Great video guys. Learning all the time and having loads of fun 😎
So much fun and learning! Thanks Terry 😊
Hi guys happy watching you guys having fun on your first anchorage. Waiting for a proper boat tour once you settled down. Good luck guys.
Thanks so much 😊 Boat tour is coming soon!
I always feel sorry for that white fleece when Becka is rummaging nooks
Hhaha i do too 🤣 i love white clothing though! But i accepted a very long time ago that it will all get destroyed!
Everyday a challenge , everyday a win at something. Paranoid? me too but I only have a small boat same science applies. What was going through my head was the scene from the movie Caddy Shack. that was when Rodney Dangerfield dropped his heavy anchor and says "hey, you scratched my anchor". after it crashed through someone else's boat. I know you would never do that but my warped movie choice. Cheers and sail on. your doing great.
Very wise words Stephan! Thanks 😊
When you start anchoring full time you will ditch the Delta, keep the Rocna as a kedge and when a big blow comes in your Delta bends you can swap them over. 😀👍🇪🇸
We are keeping both types for this reason 😊
@@TeuluTribe There are 2 vital technics when anchoring.
1 always get someone else to say the anchor is set properly, that way they will be up all night checking it, while you sleep sound.
2 buy an easy setting anchor in the first place.
I admit 20kg is a bit small but only by 5kg but trust me that Delta when the wind switches 180 degrees through the night it will pop out faster than one of Mr Batchelor’s pea’s. 😀👍🇪🇸
Can you guys talk a bit about all the costs involved in transitioning to boat life? Purchase, repairs, running costs etc. (I’d love to give it a go too)
We are thinking of making a video about this in the future 😊
@@TeuluTribe oh wow, you're quick! Yeah, a vidi about that would be lovely! It appears you can buy a boat that actually floats (!!) for not that much money. But seeing all your maintenance kinda made me shy away.
Hi I started to follow up with the canal when you were going to buy the boat. The boat is a important part of this journey and I am hoping to get a tour of here and a overview of what's going to be like it is and also what is going to be up 😊 I am really excited about your journey! You are living life perfectly. 😍
Boat tour is coming soon 😊 Thanks!
And another rule of thumb, just as guide for a minimum amount of chain to let out when anchoring is length of boat x3 + depth at high water, these are minimums so habe to ne adjusted for wind and tidal conditions.
Thanks- we will always put out x3 the depth of water 😊
Delta is a Great anchor it’s just a lot harder to get to planted esp in sand . But I should add I have no idea what the anchorage are like in Europe so I’m sure you made a good choice. If you sail to the Caribbean use the rocna. Either way you have the best of both world and bigger is better.
Thats what She said! :) Sorry couldnt resist and this is a family channel :)
@@glennedwards1449 haha I thought it aswell when I wrote it.
Thanks! Happy we have kept the Rocna too 😊
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0:00 Nauti Buoy made me giggle.
Hhaha funny isn't it!
Amazing mini series, this should gain you a ton of subs 🙏
Thanks Paul 😊
That short length of line on the chain isn't warp, it's for if you ever need to jettison the chain, you can just cut it to let the chain go. For example if you hook an old mooring, you can tie a bouy to the line, cut it away and come back for it with a diver.
That makes sense, thanks!
Nicely done. If you haven’t done so already, I didn’t see your black anchor ball raised whilst at anchor. If someone collides with you whilst at anchor, the black ball is your legal defence that they are at fault…
Thanks Richy, yes, we need to buy one of those!
The Rocna is a newer generation of anchor than the Delta. Concave (spade) anchors hold better than plough anchors! Especially in soft sand and mud
Good job we have both 😊
Awesome video guys I was gonna suggest go big or go home as your main anchor. The rest are nice for secondary use.
Thanks George! Happy with our choice 😊
Wonderful news. If you come our way, ( Aegean sea), you will definetly need a heavy anchor,, what with force 5-6 B Northern winds in July -August you ll be needing it, especially if you stay away from marinas, they are a rip off..
Yes that is what we have heard! And we hope to spend 99% of our time on anchor 😊
small move = good move
carry on testing and take confidence. you did well ... by the way, I love you video.
Thanks so much 😊
Umm pretty sure the boat is more like 10 tonnes, and that is pretty heavy for a 40 footer. If it was 18 it wouldn’t move! I liked our Delta so it should do you well.
The only other anchor I would carry is a lightweight danforth style Fortress anchor, if you feel the need👏👏
Its 13, we had some old paperwork which was incorrect 😊
I have a 19 ton boat and an 80kg anchor with 100m of chain. I sleep very well . You can use a soft shackle instead of the anchor hitch. I dragged more with a delta than all the others put together.
Wow! 80kg! Thats huge. Does your windlass do ok with it? Will try out the soft shackle- thanks 😊
@@TeuluTribe the windlass does fine. The trick is to move the boat to the anchor with the motor, and break the anchor our with the momentum, then haul the anchor up only when it's free. Good luck with the delta. I scrapped ours and bought a Rocna. No comparison.
You guys are doing great by the way.
Have a look for SY Panope on TH-cam, lots of anchor testing and performance analysis, and see the anchor ranking table at the end of the video. Beware too heavy an anchor, you need the bows of the yacht to be buoyant, not too much weight.
Will do 😊 Thanks Robert
Awesome.. You guys are going to be sailing somewhere tropical before you know it.. Hope this comment finds you both well safe and happy. RD
Thanks so much! Sunshine is calling!
Well done. You are on a steep learning curve. I love your exitement.
What do you think about gloves for sailing and for the anchor. Skin scrapes do not heal when wet and salty. You can start with cheap ones from biking or old ones from construction until you know what you need.
Thanks Axel 😊 We have some sailing gloves which we just forget to wear if i am honest- Zach was wearing gloves for the windlass, although we would be worth getting some slightly tougher ones!
An anchor hitch is good but a proper chain dog is better. Make sure the load is on your line and not on the winch. Also, generally, 2:1 scope is not enough. 4:1 or even more if there is room
Thanks Mark 😊 We only did 2:1 because we were just staying for about 20 mins! We will always do 3:1 or 4:1 in future 😊
Hello, did you check the max load for your winch? Too big anchor can destroy your winch.
This is within its max load 😊
One use of a second anchor is to stop the "spinning" By securing it off the stern. There are a couple of reasons you could choose to do this. Firstly to orientate your boat to reduce roll and increase your comfort level. Secondly to clear your solar panels to increase your power. Probably others I cannot think of off the top of my head.
The next bit I say is kind of obvious and a smart lady like yourself probably does not need telling but just in case in a crowded anchorage if your boat is not moving yet others are you do need extra distance secondly although the second anchor is doing much less work as its job is to keep you from swinging it should still be tied of a cleat at minimum not your solar arch/stanchions.
Thanks Glenn- all good suggestions! I can imagine a stern anchor would help a lot with that! Will be sure to give other bots room and tie it to a cleat 😊
I love this so much! It’s like I’m learning right along with you. I wonder if there’s maybe a weight of some kind that you could drop off and tie to the back of the boat that would stabilize the stern?
We are so happy you get that from our vids Aaron 😊 we have kept our older anchor for that exact reason- great suggestion!
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Is this happening to any other subscribers?
Lovely video guys!
Very strange! Not sure why that would be! Thanks David- glad you enjoyed 😊
Rule of thumb Guys, minimum requirments for length of anchor chain is boat length x 3, in your case that is 120ft fine if your anchoring in less than 50ft of water, from experience you cant have enough chain, its the chain that stops you dragging not the anchor, there are loads of tips online about how to anchor and the theory surrounding it.
We are planning on buying more soon 😊 Thanks!
“you don’t think it’s overkill”
Not when you’re anchored in a stormy bay 100 metres from rocks, no.
Very true!
Still need to fix red duster
Its fixed now 😊
@@TeuluTribe Brilliant guy's ⛵👍⛵
Hi Becka, Does Teulu have an AIS?
Yes she does, although it is very old!
Safety Gear - ☑️
Check!
What size anchor is that?