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Anchor chain broke Lost my anchor!
7. juli 2024 · 21 min · 8K visninger · Caribbean
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A single-handed sailor on a Beneteau 323 lost their primary anchor in Prince Rupert Bay, Dominica, after a galvanized chain connector failed.2:17 The failure occurred while deploying the anchor, causing the chain to separate and the anchor to drop to the seabed.1:41 The sailor retrieved a spare Danforth anchor from the cockpit locker, rigged it to the remaining chain using a stainless steel shackle, and successfully anchored in 6 meters of water.7:45 After sailing to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, the sailor replaced the setup with a new Lewmar Delta anchor and 30 meters of 8mm chain.16:20 The sailor subsequently remarked the chain with cable ties to ensure accurate scope measurement.17:46 The experience highlights the risks of using mechanical chain connectors, which can fail under load, and underscores the importance of using a continuous length of chain spliced directly to the anchor warp.17:46
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