I was reading an article in Caribbean Compass about pet peeves of cruisers and one of the issues was anchoring/leaving under sail. More so in crowded anchorages. I was wondering what the opinions of the people here. Cheers
I'm with you on that Joe.If it's a sailboat, I would think it completely appropriate.
I sail mine at every opportunity, off and on anchorage, in and out of inlets, to and from the dock/slip.
I figure it's nothing new,as sailors, by nature of being aboard sailboats have been doing so long before the engine.
The only reason to fire the diesel is,no wind or I'm in a hurry! and if you're in a hurry aboard a sailboat you may have to rethink your choices.
I'm a sailor aboard a sailboat, therefore I sail.
The Woodwind boats keep their engines running all the time and often are motorsailing to give the customers a better experience.sailed into Annapolis one holiday weekend (poor planning, will avoid in the future) right behind one of the much larger charter sailing schooners that had a deckload of passengers.
I remember thinking, "that skipper is good" the moorings were packed and there were boats and skiffs and paddle boards all over. the big schooner sailed right up to the warf! now that's a sailor.
I believe it is in the March issue.can you be more specific about which CC you found this in
A wind shift does not turn a boat. It is the person at the helm. As for the argument on seamanship, one could and should say the sails should be made ready in case the engine quits. I see a lot of boats with their mainsail cover on when motoring into an anchorage.there was a sudden wind shift
Though a strong gust might. I can see a round up happening though I think prudence would dictate taking measures prior so it would not occur.A wind shift does not turn a boat
As for sails when sailing to anchor, we will beat up into the bay on the sails that have been up for the voyage. At about a mile from the spot we plan to anchor, we furl the main and continue up wind under Yankee, reefing it each time we tack, until there is only a handkerchief pulling the boat along at about a knot. When we are just below where we want to anchor, I'll put her into the wind, furling up the last bit of the Yankee. As we fall off, Nikki is letting the anchor drop, so that the chain runs clear of the anchor.Just a question: What sails would you have up to sail into an anchorage?
That was the implication of my post you quoted. However rarely do I see boats motoring in with their sails ready to deploy and their halyard attached to the main. I am guilty of this myself.Yes and Seamanship means use all of the available resources to make the journey the safest possible.
I would have both up to get to the anchorage. Roll in the headsail once there and then use the main to get to the spot I want to drop in. My first consideration when picking a spot, given the wind direction, is where I would be heading if I were to drag. Depending on the conditions I might drop the main just prior to dropping the hook or leave it up. If I drop the main I will raise it again after settling to back down on the anchor. If there is no wind to back down then I likely will start the engine and use that - I do want to have a restful night. If I have some wind I will tack back and forth to dig the anchor in. Having done it enough times now I feel I can set it about as well as I can with the engine.Just a question: What sails would you have up to sail into an anchorage?