Surviving Hurricane Kay. Anchored out during a hurricane! Sailing the Sea of Cortez. Ep.41
November 10, 2022 · 17 min · 2K views · United States
What this video covers
The crew of Adventure Can't Wait prepares for Hurricane Kay while anchored in Don Juan, Sea of Cortez.0:52 To minimize windage, they remove the headsail and mainsail, stow paddleboards and the dinghy, and clear the interior of excess gear.3:02 Anchored in 30 feet of water, they deploy a 55-pound Rocna anchor with 275 feet of chain, achieving a scope of approximately 9:1.1:13 As the storm arrives, wind gusts reach 60 knots, causing the boat to heel up to 20 degrees while at anchor.13:10 The crew monitors chafe on their snubber lines throughout the event and runs the generator to maintain battery levels as solar output drops during the overcast conditions.16:09 Despite the intensity of the gusts and the boat's tender motion, the ground tackle holds throughout the passage of the storm. Proper preparation of deck gear and maintaining a robust, well-scoped anchor system are essential for surviving high-wind events at anchor.
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