This is the best anchor stern to video I have ever seen. Well done guys.
@stefanknorsch
5 жыл бұрын
Almost perfect conditions and a perfectly driven manoeuvre. So relaxed and calm, like it should be. Double thumbs up. 👍🏻👍🏻
@andrewwilson9258
5 жыл бұрын
The best stern to advice I've seen so far.
@Jakfilm
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial, clear and concise. I soil myself when I think of anchoring stern-to; helps a lot to have a boat that's not plagued with prop-walk.
@meganote
4 жыл бұрын
We’re gonna have to practice that! You guys make it look easy, but of course, with wind and current... it’s not always easy! It seems like it might be tricky to judge how far out to drop the anchor. Great videos!!
@edwardwerthner7717
4 жыл бұрын
Living there for 9 months n knowing Ford ( great person) brings back my best memories . Stop in @ Doolittle’s n see David, also a happy Brit.
@Jolie_sailor
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Totally agree with right angle approach.
@Royfile
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video guys. Love the way you break down and simplify all your video instructions 👍🏻🇬🇧
@denevs12
4 жыл бұрын
Quiet a long drop. Ships will run over it in the lane. But you guyes look so relax and know what you are doing! Nice vid!
@SailingVirgins
4 жыл бұрын
denevs Thanks for your comment. Being anchor chain it stays on the bottom so it doesn’t get run over. If somebody lays their anchor over us then they need to leave before us. That happens a lot in crowded marinas but it can be managed. For instance in the little crowded harbor of Hydra in Greece it’s a daily occurrence. 👍
@JohnCarter-eg4ws
4 жыл бұрын
First I must say ; great job ! All sailors ( most ) take great pride in their anchoring ability ,especially in difficult current vs.wind conditions.I hate to see Captains throw their hands up saying “ the tides’s going one way and the wind is going the other “ .Well then take in consideration both ,then make the appropriate corrections to get the boat docked.I have been a tug Captain for 22 years and have to dock ships and barges well over 300 ft.long everyday with every wind and current imaginable . My bosses tell me this has to go there, I really don’t have the option of throwing up my hands saying well the tide is going one way and the wind is going the other...lol
@wulu473
5 жыл бұрын
Great videos guys. I would love to see some spinnaker how-tos and tips on operating a dinghy with outboard. Keep it up!
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks for the feedback, we'll prepare a dinghy with outboard tutorial based on your suggestion!
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys!! Well done!!
@stinkypete2722
5 жыл бұрын
Genuine sailing virgin here... I love these videos... Clear and concise.. This has helped my nerves more than you could imagine..!! So grateful.. Bonus is that your Aussies! Everyone loves the Aussies....
@johnboyf-15vet51
2 жыл бұрын
With that much anchor chain out , it obviously is in the channel, is that a problem if the super yacht leaves and now is motoring over your chain with those giant props and engines?
@neverstopexploring
2 жыл бұрын
Are you putting a snubber on the anchor? If you nail the scope and end up this close to the dock there would be no room to add it. Alternatively, attaching the snubber at the end of the drop within this sequence would seem to make the whole maneuver much less smooth and put you at risk of a swing to leeward if it doesn't go right on with minimal interruption in the drop. Beautifully done video by the way.
@JohnnyHallAndFamily
6 жыл бұрын
Big coil, little coil. Genius!
@RiggingDoctor
5 жыл бұрын
We're heading into the Med this fall, Med-Mooring is not one of the things I'm looking forward to!
@MarcFessler
5 жыл бұрын
It's scary at first, but not bad once you get the hang of it. The main key is to go faster than you think. When going forward, the prop pushes water over your rudder and you can turn at fairly low speeds. in reverse, you have to get going fast enough to put water over the rudder. Also, depending on where you are, most places will have fixed lines so you won't have to worry about the anchor too.
@mgwaite10
2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful
@sicklecell9999
3 жыл бұрын
I'd bet that the Mega Yacht owners were very happy indeed to see a completely relaxed skipper at the wheel. sure beats the other scenario of two yahoos running around the boat yelling and throwing fenders overboard in all directions. Oh wait... that's me.
@gregsmith8617
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent information in that video, superb! Thank you!
@richard21995
5 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly demonstrated and explained, thank you.
@evariste1686
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, impressive. Any tips on how to get as perfect as this being solo? The main problem seems to be anchor drop timing?
@JMan-24
3 жыл бұрын
I’d like to know this as well. Nobody on the bow to drop the anchor and tie off the chain at the right time.
@PomaloBudan
5 жыл бұрын
HA! I found you before you blew up! Now when I meet you around mediterranean I'll give you a wave!
@akh21849
5 жыл бұрын
from an "Amurican" ....lol yeah!!! nice! chuck it on the Barbie!
@Captain-Paul
5 жыл бұрын
Guys at one point in the process are you actually ‘setting’ the Anchor? It is obvious it is set before you reach the dock but when exactly do you set it and how do you know it is set before you reach the dock as it is not obvious
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, thanks for that question, it's a good one. After a boat-length or so of rode/chain on the ground, you can feel the anchor set as this (or rather the windlass) becomes the force that determines how fast the boat goes astern. If during an anchor stern-to the windlass does not determine your speed astern, then you are not "leaning" on your anchor, and therefore your anchor is not reliable. Hope that clears things up.
@Captain-Paul
5 жыл бұрын
So you are pretty much ‘setting your Anchor’ as soon as it is dropped? Or are you waiting until there is circa a boat length of chain on the seabed first before you have the boat going backwards slightly faster than you are releasing the chain?. I am Trying to understand the subtle difference between just dropping the anchor when you can meander back knowing that you will check the anchor is set fast by running in astern at 2000 rpm but obviously you can’t do this with the stern approaching the dock just in case - I have no problem anchoring in normal circumstances but I’m never quite sure that I’ve got the anchor set when mooring stern to, especially on a windy day where your priority is to get back into the available space and not being blown into the boat down wind - appreciate your help guys as you make it look so easy
@supertorqued72
3 ай бұрын
Since you're using the anchor as a control while backing, how would the same thing be accomplished with a free fall windlass? My boat currently has a free fall windlass which means there's no control of speed when dropping the hook, additionally I shouldn't engage the gears on the gypsy wheel when chain or rode is splaying out.
@workerguy82
2 жыл бұрын
I know this was released a long time ago. But I wonder if it wood be helpful to show the wrong way also.
@Zarih67
6 жыл бұрын
If you want to be cheeky 😂 funny!
@123boat
5 жыл бұрын
Really great video 👍
@maxflight777
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ! 👍
@rgicking
8 ай бұрын
what if the boat doesn't back straight like yours obviously does (presumed has a fin keel and spade rudder or some such..vs full keel with an aperture for the skeg hung rudder? ...advice?
@lesliebasham4218
4 жыл бұрын
Our preference is to NOT secure fenders on our life lines especially in between stantions which can slide when in use.
@duncanforrester6126
5 жыл бұрын
Would you use a snubber line when staying overnight stern-to, to provide shock absorption and ease pressure on the windlass?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Yes Duncan we do. Not so much for shock absorption (as the whole system is under tension and there is negligible swell) but yes, to ease pressure on the windlass. We actually did it that day, we just didn't show it on the episode. Nice work for pointing that out.
@duncanforrester6126
5 жыл бұрын
SV Thank you for your quick reply. These are great vids, very helpful reminders for the whole crew, especially the ones where we get memories of our trips to Bequia and SVG thrown in! Sincere thanks for making and sharing.
@michaelkorvac4007
5 жыл бұрын
It’s all very well but trying to dock a superyacht is bloody hard
@pootsman6722
4 жыл бұрын
Late to the party but my question is if you're dropping so much chain and therefore your boat speed ends up being controlled early on by the rate your anchor pays out, if you've still got a good 3-4 boat lengths to go and the wind is extremely strong, at that slower than desired speed, how would you stop getting blown off course?
@SailingVirgins
4 жыл бұрын
Pootsman good question. Higher wind or stronger current demands a more aggressive approach. If you drop a lot of anchor at the start then it will not hold you back from the maneuver and allow you to do things more aggressively. One of the best tips is to come in on the lee side of something big. That will provide you with some wind shadow in those critical last couple of boat lengths. Hope that helps!
@motorbiking18650
4 жыл бұрын
Great video - one comment, having seen someone lose a toe, I wouldn’t stand in the anchor locker and I would be barefoot operating an anchor
@roblowery3188
4 жыл бұрын
Could you use this method to stern to toward a beach? and then tie off to a tree or other sturdy object?
@SailingVirgins
4 жыл бұрын
Yes you certainly could Rob.
@ernstlustig3179
5 жыл бұрын
kein Eindampfen des Ankers? Hält der auch bei starken Winden???
@tommy-6597
5 жыл бұрын
I dont get it. How deep was the water? At what point did the anchor hit the bottom and bite? Or were you just dragging anchor all the way back til you got into final position?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Zeki, the water depth in these places is usually sufficient for anchoring (ie. less than say 10m or 30'), although sometimes this isn't the case. A survey of the area, done by motoring around and confirming depth, as we showed on the video, is usually a good idea. As to your question on when the anchor was set, we set it as far away from the dock as is practicable (-most of the time. There are always exceptions here, such as when crossing another boat's anchor is a problem). The rationale for this is fairly straightforward: more anchor out means a) more weight on the bottom and b) a better angle of attack for the anchor. Both of which mean better holding. Which is what we want.
@wolfganghager8321
5 жыл бұрын
this mucho thing about leaving 5m in the anchor hold is bad advice for any one not experienced enough to judge distances perfectly. No need for more than 5x depth unless there is a storm comingl Likelyhood that a future neiighbour crosses your chain. I see only downside. (20 years, now 7 years full time sailing in the Med., much of it single handed).
@artfte
5 жыл бұрын
Vice vidio BUT what happends to the anchor now .do you leave it at full chain length ,or , do you board it?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
We leave the chain at full length once the anchor is set, then snub it.
@beltnergon
5 жыл бұрын
This is what we called a Mediterranean moored
@blogsfred3187
5 жыл бұрын
That coil is wrong, it’s creating twists, it should look like a future 8, just bring the hands together ...
@aquious953
Жыл бұрын
What about snagging the other boats chains?
@ianb4801
5 жыл бұрын
How would you do this single-handed?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
With an anchor remote at the helm it would be pretty straightforward. Without that, we can’t see how it could be done.
@ianb4801
5 жыл бұрын
@@SailingVirgins I'm wondering the same. I have a Hallberg-Rassy 38, which reverses like a drunk pig, along with a windlass that operates from the bow - and I'm mostly single-handed. Changing the anchoring system is prohibitively expensive too. Can you get shore help at these places at all?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Ian B we wouldn’t go as far as to get someone we don’t know on our boat, esp. for a maneuver like this. But in cases like you describe, we tend to head straight to the fuel dock, tie up, and talk to the dock staff. They usually have a solution. In the case of Marigot (where this was shot), there is a little finger dock that we often go to, and even the fuel dock itself if you get your timing right (ie. at the end of the day); that will get you dockside without having to risk any supremo single handed stern-to maneuvers. ps. We love your HR 38! Sweeet boat. :)
@ianb4801
5 жыл бұрын
@@SailingVirgins Thanks for that thought. I'm newish to this sailing caper and over 60yo as well. But I've now sailed across the North Sea single-handed, and across the English Channel too, so I'm learning - and we Aussies are fairly resourceful too. Biggest thing is I'm not too stubborn to learn. I'm heading to the med. soon, from where I'm wintering in the Channel Islands. I want to enjoy myself in the med, discover places - but not be an accident-about-to-happen in doing that. Is it likely that I can get that help if need be?
@hellohellohello6847
5 жыл бұрын
So your called sailing virgins, but telling how to sail!! Hmmm Ok
@neleabels
5 жыл бұрын
That they are virgins doesn't mean that they can't sail, no?
@claywebb8199
5 жыл бұрын
A fin keel boat which would steer in reverse just as well as in forward, a berth wide enough to fit into sideways........hardly challenging! If someone actually gained any knowledge from this then they probably don’t even own a boat. Now follow it up with a tutorial on how to walk to the nearest bar, get blind drunk then show best technique for pissing up walls and throwing up all while holding a meat pie, proper Aussie style. Aussie Aussie Aussie! 😂😂😂
@dmitri9403
5 жыл бұрын
Did you study somewhere to be asshole, or it is natural?
@bsbullshit2024
5 жыл бұрын
What happens if the super-Yacht anchor is under your anchor and they leave first? I assume this can happen since those are longer lines
@SailingVirgins
4 жыл бұрын
If that's the case, we have a technique for dealing with crossed anchors when lifting. You have just given us another idea for an episode, so thanks! Stay tuned.
@bsbullshit2024
4 жыл бұрын
@@SailingVirgins Thanks. Looking forward
@markjennings2315
5 жыл бұрын
I think you need a bigger wheel on that boat. LOL
@andregentil6602
5 жыл бұрын
I have just seen all your "how to" videos and they are just perfect. The little tips are incredibly helpful and the drone views are amazing. Many thanks for the effort of putting such high quality material online for free. My wife and I will be sailing next week in St Martin and will put to test some of your advices! Cheers
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
That's great Andre, we love hearing this!
@erickrauter9613
5 жыл бұрын
You can say "Sailing Virgins" in whatever accent you want, most American's understand. But thanks for the clarification though. It's not like hearing someone talk with a mouthful of food you call a Australian accent.
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
hahaha love it :)
@erickrauter9613
5 жыл бұрын
@@SailingVirgins Thought I'd keep it civil while lobbing one across the bow.
@fastlink
4 жыл бұрын
Love it. I am glad we don't have to do this kind of docking in America. I will be hitting every single boat on the pier.
@RiggingDoctor
5 жыл бұрын
Three things: 1. Love the drone shot! 2. You have taken the fear out of Med Mooring for me. Thank you! 3. How much do they typically charge you when you Med Moor?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
That’s great, thanks! Mooring depends on the size and width of your boat, and where (and when) you moor. There are lovely little bays in Greece where you can tie up to the riva for free (because their restaurants get your business) and other bays (for instance in Italy and the more popular parts of Croatia) that can get super expensive.
@keepingcalm6469
4 жыл бұрын
@@SailingVirgins paid 80 € for a night for a 40ft lagoon in france.
@RiggingDoctor
4 жыл бұрын
Sailing Virgins were med moored in Almerimar, Spain (El Ejido area) for €21 a night. Pulling in here was much easier after seeing this video ;)
@RiggingDoctor
4 жыл бұрын
Keeping Calm ouch! We went as far as Mallorca and now we are waiting for wind to sail to Gibraltar and then across to the Caribbean where we can anchor for free again! ⛵️
@SticksAandstonesBozo
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve done this a few times. But doing it with my lovely wife ? That’s going to be another story. 🤷🏻♂️
@mcskisport
2 жыл бұрын
Really, as always, a perfect video, I love your professional explanations . But there is one more thing😂: You should demonstrate that the anchor must still be retracted to check whether it holds in the anchor ground. This is the „life insurance“ if the wind becomes stormy at night. So: stern lines loose on slip, anchor retract a little, maximum reverse with sufficient distance to the pier. If the boat stands under this maneuver, then give comfortable distance to the pier with some chain, tie stern lines. That‘s it 😊😉 Have fun, allways good winds and a handwidth of water under your keel.
@malimish
6 жыл бұрын
Really great video on this topic. I just watched a bunch of med mooring videos and you guys definitely have the best one on youtube.
@SailingVirgins
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that! Very motivating for us to hear that. :)
@goodstream
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys. What camera and mic are you using?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
That's a GH5 with a Rode shottie
@SeriousStrategyGamer
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the presentation but you dropped pretty much over an across the anchor of the portside superyacht. Just pause at 6:18 and you can see your position and the direction of the anchor line (slightly towards windward)
@seansshorts5141
3 жыл бұрын
These videos can be used at our sailing school.. Bravo lads
@33soren
15 күн бұрын
you just put your anchor over the anchor of the portside boat, and you are just sitting on the weight of the chain, you don't really have anchor...
@sololon
4 жыл бұрын
Phew ... With such a strong lateral wind in such a confined space you have to be very skilled to moor like you did.
@justincoles2483
5 жыл бұрын
I think you mean astern not reverse.
@LearnToSailMexico
5 жыл бұрын
We’ve not had the need/occasion to stern tie, but looking forward to trying it out eventually! Usually lovely anchorages where it can be done
@captainsplash24
2 ай бұрын
Incredible! Beautiful watching you guys. Really enjoyed it
@jacktyler7599
10 ай бұрын
Ah, so it's a med moor without the med mooring lines. Nicely done. OTOH not all of us have a fin/skeg underbody, can turn on a dime or back straight under significant power.
@ranavalona24
5 жыл бұрын
Darn. THAT was annoyingly well done. Ah - this might be better. "High winds in Poros."
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Ahh Poros! Yes Malcolm that can be a challenge. But at least Michael from Paradise will be there to greet you with a cappuccino freddo. Love Poros.
@GabrielCox
3 жыл бұрын
So do you ever have problems when anchors aren’t placed perfectly perpendicular to the stern dock, and unknowingly, some of the anchor lines get crossed due to the misjudgment of “straight out” ?
@mislavmajnaric9196
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video guys❤. Do you know if I’m Croatian ports I would ever have to do the anchor stern or it’s always mooring stern?
@miarena111
5 жыл бұрын
huh i just saw the complete oposite to this, lol. now this is a perfect video !!! thanks alot.
@sparkeyjones6261
2 жыл бұрын
I've noticed based on videos, that this seems to be the most common mooring in some parts of the world. I'm curious about how people with the typical cruising setup with solar panel arches and windvanes exit their boats in these places? Certainly not from the transom. Do they need to use their dinghies every time they go to shore?
@lutzweb
Жыл бұрын
how do u prevent chain mess up with other boats chains?
@easy08154711
4 жыл бұрын
The black lines are anchor lines. Downside, they are not swimming. Chances are, that the prop eats them.
@sierral.1675
4 жыл бұрын
Great channel, and great it advice! Thanks for the awesome content!
@stefanmaix1803
5 жыл бұрын
professionally done, highly instructive as well as incredibly entertaining. wish you would do more like this.
@Nick-wd5fh
5 жыл бұрын
You're channels gonna blow up soon I'm guessing.. quality content.
@travelingtimothy
5 жыл бұрын
Nice work.
@mmililo
Жыл бұрын
Chillin like a villain while manouvering 😂
@et0474
5 жыл бұрын
Where's the frenchman?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Frenchie aka Hugo is working for Clipper Round The World Race right now! Sweet gig. He won't be back for a year or so. We're already missing him...
@AnalysisCritical
Жыл бұрын
do you use the snubber after anchoring stern to?
@radiusnorth1675
Жыл бұрын
Why do you need an anchor if you're tied to a dock??
@saschabross
5 жыл бұрын
Great video and I also agree that your explanation videos are one of the best, one quick question on when to stop the drop, what is a good rule? How much should be left to dig the anchor or when is tight to tight? Thanks!
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Sascha, thanks for the question. When anchoring stern-to, we go by the rule "more is more". That is, the more anchor scope (aka chain) you have, the more holding power you will have. This is because of two main factors: the angle that your anchor itself is pulled is closer to parallel to the surface (ie. good), and more chain on the bed creates more friction on the bed, which is also good. We like to bridle our anchor, even during a stern-to, so as to take the load off the windlass. It's a bit of a knack to know when to start dropping, and sometimes you find you're three meters away with no more anchor (which means you need to re-lay), but after a while you get a feel and know when to start the drop, so as to maximise your scope. Hope that helps!
@scooptv9
2 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video … QUESTION: @sailingvirgins Do you put a snubber on the anchor chain and tie it off to a clear? Thanks, J.
@wievil
5 жыл бұрын
That was fun and informative. Thanks guys!
@RiggingDoctor
5 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done!
@edby263
3 жыл бұрын
"it's going to be on the bottom". Yup, done that.
@Babalas
4 жыл бұрын
Is that a dragonfly two spots over?
@captainmike808
5 жыл бұрын
Perfect bit of instruction gentleman.
@GregCantori
5 жыл бұрын
Super!
@BuenaVistaMar
5 жыл бұрын
Fenomenal !!! I’m subscribed with yours!!!
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@bouyant8659
5 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU
@artsyerthenu
5 жыл бұрын
you had 5 meters of chain left... what would you have done if you were still 10 meters from the dock? getting that perfect is the hard part. that is why I prefer to have some rode as well as chain in case I need to make an emergency splice.. what do you guys think?
@SailingVirgins
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, yes it is a lot to do with getting a feel. If you start the drop too early, such that you don't have enough chain, then you simply need to head out and re-drop. Better to err on this side than to find that you have let out a short amount of chain and at 2am are woken by your bow resting on another boat (or even worse, an inadvertent alongside). We would simply say head out and re-drop, rather than involve any splicing, but hey that's more a matter of opinion than right & wrong. If you have so much chain out that you need to extend it with rode, then go for it - at least you have a good chance of decent holding.
@maurizioferrario1949
3 жыл бұрын
This is very useful. However since I mostly sail solo, can you give some tips how to do it if solo. Needless to say I can operate the anchor from the cockpit.
@brucemcnair2
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. 👍
@fredcolvell9216
5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done ✅
@terrulian
3 жыл бұрын
OK, well, being a nerd I was waiting for a mistake...but didn't find one. Well done. Suggestions: Docking stern-to with no help on the dock, and dealing with the situation you referenced, which is getting your rode across that of the next yacht.
@dna194
5 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done
@snakeplisken4278
6 жыл бұрын
Very impressive! How about tips for full keels with port side prop walk?
@SailingVirgins
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This technique works with heavy prop walks. In that case I'd suggest to pay attention to momentum; that is, don't be stop/starting in reverse. Once your speed in reverse is more than say 1/2 a knot, you have settled in and at that point the rudder has a lot more say than your prop walk. You just need to stay the course, and avoid at all costs any stopping/re-starting your reverse. Hope that helps!
@humanbeing2009
6 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing! Forget doing that without a dinghy and throwing a little crosswind in there with a full keel. My Lyle Hess does what she wants in reverse no matter how cocky you are. I wouldn't even attempt this.
@Beba-qv3db
6 жыл бұрын
None of the knots you showed are in the library of correct ones..but that is ok😉. Yours works well too.
@PrefersAnonymity
5 жыл бұрын
@@Beba-qv3db That just depends on what side of the pond / world you learned your knot tying skills. All my friends from other parts of the world go around a full turn before making the bend. I don't disagree with them, sometimes I do it myself now and again. So just because they are not the way you were taught where you live doesn't make them not correct. Fair winds
@rickflippin1
5 жыл бұрын
Nice job you are awesome
@RPDCH1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.....
@SailingVirgins
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@SailingABSea
5 жыл бұрын
Nice easy explanation. Great editing. Thanks for sharing.
@ProjectFreewheel
5 жыл бұрын
We watched a lot of your how-to vids before setting sail, really helpful! Thanks!!
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