Mooring alongside maneuver - Parallel anchored sailboats
12 July 2020 · 7 min · 19K views
What this video covers
Abarloamiento, or rafting up, requires calm seas and minimal wind to ensure safety when securing two sailboats side-by-side.1:54 Before approaching, crews must communicate the plan and verify that the vessels' spreaders are offset to prevent entanglement.1:00 When both boats anchor, the second vessel should approach from the stern if using a single anchor, or from the bow if both boats deploy two anchors.1:00 Locating the existing anchor chain of the first boat is essential to avoid fouling gear.2:59 During the maneuver, the second boat should move slowly to minimize collision risk, while the crew prepares fenders and lines at the bow, stern, and midships.3:55 Once secured, the crew must inspect the lines, spreaders, stanchions, and fender placement.6:16 Clearing the lifelines of gear like towels and wearing protective footwear prevents injury and snagging during the process.3:43 Understanding that most sailboats experience a delay of approximately 20 seconds when shifting into reverse helps maintain control and composure during the final positioning.2:40
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