Sailing Hiraya Ep.38 How to SAIL off of your anchor. Sailing full-time in Baja California.
10 October 2022 · 17 min · 2K views · Baja California
What this video covers
The crew of Adventure Can't Wait demonstrates the technique for sailing off an anchor in light wind conditions while operating without a functional diesel engine.9:03 To depart the anchorage on a starboard tack, the crew first stows all deck gear and raises the mainsail while the boat remains at anchor.10:09 The helmsperson maintains the desired heading by keeping the wind on the starboard side while the anchor is winched up to a vertical position.10:09 Once the anchor breaks free from the seafloor, the crew immediately unfurls the headsail to generate steerage.10:49 The process requires approximately 30 to 45 seconds of drifting before the sails catch enough wind to provide steerage at roughly two knots of boat speed.11:10 In light air, the crew supplements the main and headsail with a staysail to increase speed.14:51 The manoeuvre is performed in 14 to 15 feet of water with 5 to 10 knots of wind.11:19 Patience is required during the transition period when the vessel lacks steerage immediately after the anchor is raised.14:35
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