Anchoring FAILS, 5 in a day⚓️ We are getting desperate! Ep 266
20 luglio 2024 · 18 min · 5K visualizzazioni · Togean Islands
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A crew sailing in Indonesia struggles to find a suitable anchorage along a coastline characterized by steep reef drop-offs and extreme depths.0:23 Throughout the day, the crew attempts to anchor or stern-tie at approximately ten different locations, repeatedly encountering depths exceeding 30 to 50 meters or solid rock bottoms that prevent the anchor from setting.16:32 The search is complicated by narrow, shallow reef entrances and the need for adequate protection from prevailing winds. After failing to secure the vessel by late afternoon, the crew considers an overnight passage to reach a known sandy anchorage 15 miles away.12:10 They eventually locate a viable spot by identifying a small island on satellite maps that allows for a stern-tie between two landmasses.15:10 The experience highlights the difficulty of anchoring in areas with vertical reef walls and the importance of departing early to allow sufficient time for scouting alternative sites before sunset.
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