Sailing Britaly · vídeo

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Chris retrieves a 16 kg Delta anchor solo from the bow of Britaly without a windlass by using the engine to maintain position and the autopilot to hold the heading.2:49 To calculate the 1.5-knot tidal current, he times debris drifting 11 meters past the chain.0:52 During the retrieval, he uses his leg muscles to pull the chain, walking his hands down the links to avoid back strain.5:00 A chain hook on a line remains ready on the port cleat to secure the chain if needed, though the light load makes it unnecessary.4:11 The anchor and chain emerge clean due to the strong tidal flows in the area.3:13 After weighing anchor, the crew times their departure to pass through a lock on free flow.13:49 The trip serves as a successful shakedown for Rossella, who previously experienced stress during tidal sailing.17:44

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