Mastering Boat Anchoring: Using Sails as a Backup in Engine Failure

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In this video, we dive into the classic art of anchoring a sailing boat using only sails, entirely without the aid of an engine. Whether you're looking to enhance your sailing skills, embrace a more traditional approach, or simply want to prepare for engine-free situations, this guide is for you.
Join us as we break down the process step-by-step:
Choosing the Perfect Spot: Learn how to select the best anchoring location, considering depth, wind direction, and underwater terrain.
Approaching Under Sail: Discover techniques for maneuvering your boat into position using just your sails. We’ll demonstrate how to control speed and direction with precision.
Dropping the Anchor Manually: Watch how to lower the anchor manually, ensuring it sets properly without the assistance of powered windlasses.
Securing and Testing the Hold: Find out how to ensure your anchor is firmly set and how to make adjustments if needed.
Safety Tips and Best Practices: Get expert advice on avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring a secure and stress-free anchoring experience.
Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a newcomer eager to learn, this tutorial will give you the confidence to anchor your sailboat under sail power alone.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Prepairing The Anchor
02:51 - Setting the sails
03:32 - Explaining the process
05:03 - Approaching to the anchoring area
06:59 - Dropping Anchor Manually
07:45 - Testing the Anchor Holding with the Main Sail
09:02 - Testimonials
Useful Links & Resources:
Sailing Without an Engine: Tips & Tricks
Top 5 Anchors for Sailboats
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[@johnconners8859]

I love the way all your videos are straight to the point. No pointless "padding" that you see all over instructional videos in youtube

[@FDK_7]

Nice chance to see how we can lift the anchor on sails.. Nice video!!

[@m.s.9140]

Thank you for this videos with all that clear explanations and the demonstration of the important details. Thanks for your efforts!

[@mazdamaniac4643]

An excellent, very thorough video. Explanations were comprehensive enough to ensure clear understanding but short enough to be memorable.
Really can't fault this, would recommend this to anybody as a training video 😊⚓

[@totisjosema]

Great video, thanks a lot! And keep it up

[@PaulusvanderMerwe]

Excellent! Such important information! I really appreciate your channel!
Thank you!

[@tomcounihan1997]

Interesting video. We actually had an engine failure last night inside tight busy harbor. No anchor (old race boat). 12knts/Gusting 20knts. Learning experience.

[@anastasiosvarotsis7856]

Good job once again for your channel! Happened to me a couple of times in single hand delivery on 7-8bft with engine failure, fuel filter and fuel hose cause of dirty fuel tanks. I did use two lines from the bow through the middle cleat both port and starboard as preventers thigh on the boom this way I managed to trim the main sail so the boat started to move backwards more efficiently, first time was to just anchor and in a second event med moor in Mykonos.

[@ignasst]

Nice video!
Any comment if there's usefulness in placing an anchor buoy to mark the anchor place?
Also, ColRegs and CEVNI says that a black ball should be exhibited during the day when anchored/stationary. Is it done in practice on yachts in your area? Thank you.

[@epicnavigator]

About the anchor ball, yes is good to follow the rules.
About the anchor buoy I cannot imagine more useless and problematic practice for the Greek waters.

[@user-xn6vt6ov2n]

Καλημέρα. Καλά να την ρίξεις την άγκυρα χωρίς εργάτη αλλά μετά πώς θα την σηκώσεις;

[@sailingmimosa7160]

Υπάρχουν πολλοί τρόποι. Με τα χέρια αν είστε χειροδύναμοι, με μια σκυλα στην αλυσίδα και το βιντζιρελο, με το μανταρι του μπαλονιού αν και δεν το συστήνω

[@epicnavigator]

The idea of dropping the anchor with sails and manually is to find a shelter and get the boat there until you repair the damage, so you can continue the usual trip.
That specific windlass you see on the video, has a manually turning wheel from the port side and I can use the lever to winch the chain. Other ways as Captain Yannis Kariotakis mentioned.

[@makisp.1428]

​@sailingmimosa7160 I have to say that the Greek terminology-new to this- is killing me.

[@aleksandrossimos1830]

mila ellhnnika megale

[@epicnavigator]

Αν γράψεις εσύ Ελληνικά πρώτα ίσως να με πείσεις