Fowey To Salcombe. Strong wind Sailing Zephyr IV. Aground AGAIN! Watch to the end

Name: Fowey To Salcombe. Strong wind Sailing Zephyr IV. Aground AGAIN! Watch to the end
Uploaded: 2025-09-08T19:11:37.000Z
Duration: 8 min
Description: Zephyr IV grounds at low tide after anchoring in the Salcombe estuary during a coastal passage.

8. september 2025 · 8 min · 2K visninger · Salcombe, Devon

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Dave sails Zephyr IV from Fowey to Salcombe, covering the distance in brisk westerly winds exceeding 20 knots.0:03 The passage involves sailing wing-on-wing past Plymouth and the River Yealm, with the crew managing a following sea and rolling motion.1:20 Dave eventually furls the genoa to avoid blanketing by the mainsail, maintaining near hull speed under the main alone.3:33 After rounding Bolt Head, the crew enters the Salcombe estuary and anchors at the top of the bag.5:58 During the night, the vessel grounds at low tide due to an insufficient anchor position.6:04 The boat remains upright and refloats as the tide rises, suffering no damage.6:55 Dave subsequently moves the vessel further offshore to ensure sufficient depth.6:47 The experience highlights the importance of verifying tidal range and depth when anchoring in estuaries with significant tidal swings.