The Sailing Brothers · video

What this video covers

The Sailing Brothers anchor their boat, Atlas, in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, to replace a severely degraded anchor chain. Upon arrival, the crew identifies that their existing chain has thinned significantly under pressure, rendering it dangerous.5:39 They purchase 63 meters of 8mm calibrated short-link chain from a local chandlery in Nuku Hiva for 9.50 per meter.13:09 To facilitate the replacement while at anchor, the crew deploys a stern anchor to hold the vessel’s position, then weighs the primary bow anchor.17:59 After clearing the anchor locker of significant rust accumulation, they attach the new chain to the anchor using a swivel secured with seizing wire.18:29 The crew notes that modern navigation tools like Navionics and GPS have fundamentally changed the ability to enter unfamiliar anchorages safely, even in darkness.9:35

Boats in this video

More from The Sailing Brothers

The Crossing That Tested Everything (700 Miles Fiji to New Caledonia) | FROM THE VAULT FLASHBACK Oct 2026EXPLORING BITUNG CITY INDONESIA Our Last Stop! 🛑Sept 2026300-Mile Offshore Passage: Shifting Winds & Near MissesSept 2026HE HELD US HOSTAGE?! Sept 2026

From The Sailing Brothers — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.