What a STORM | Will a Danforth anchor save us in this wind | Sailing Kejstral Adventures S04E08

Name: What a STORM | Will a Danforth anchor save us in this wind | Sailing Kejstral Adventures S04E08
Uploaded: 2019-11-02T17:24:02.000Z
Duration: 16 min 14 s
Description: The sailboat *Kestrel* resets its anchor after a failed attempt while mooring to the shore at Kekova.

2. november 2019 · 16 min · 3K visninger · Gokkaya Bay

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The crew of the sailboat *Kestrel* transits the Turkish coast between Kaş and the Kekova region in early October, navigating light winds and high temperatures.1:35 During a stop at the bay of Üçağız, the vessel encounters a sudden squall characterized by thunder, lightning, and hail.9:26 The crew retreats below deck to wait out the weather.10:34 Later, while anchored near the island of Kekova, the crew attempts to secure the boat by taking a line to the shore.15:07 The initial anchoring attempt fails to set, forcing the crew to abandon the position and reset the gear.15:15 The voyage includes stops at Gokkaya, where the crew anchors in six feet of water, and visits to the Lycian ruins and the Sunken City of Kekova.7:25 Maintenance tasks include cleaning the propeller shaft while at anchor.14:24 The video does not contain information regarding a Danforth anchor or its performance during the storm.