WORLDWIDE ANCHORING TECHNIQUES
An online class designed to help sailors gain the essential skills to confidently anchor in various parts of the world, better enhancing their overall cruising experience.
As you prepare to sail beyond local harbors, anchoring becomes a cruising essential. In this class, led by seasoned sailor John Neal, we'll delve into the varied anchoring techniques from location to location. We'll cover as well crucial aspects of anchoring from selecting the right equipment to determining the optimal anchoring technique based on the conditions you are facing - wind direction, sea floor, crowds, and more. With the practical insights and guidance from this online class, you'll learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to safely and confidently anchor in various parts of the world.
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WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?
Ideal for novice and experienced sailors alike seeking to bolster their anchoring skills for cruising adventures. Whether you're a weekend cruiser or planning an extensive voyage, mastering these techniques will empower you to sail confidently in any region of the world.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Anchoring is one of the most vital aspects of cruising. Confidence in your ground tackle and how you set the hook not only provides a better night's sleep but can also prevent unwanted consequences. In this online class we will equip you with a knowledge and understanding of anchoring equipment selection, anchorage location assessment, and proper anchoring methods so that you can significantly boost your ability and confidence to sail safely in all regions of the world.
TOPICS COVERED
- Anchoring equipment
- Selecting an anchorage
- How to anchor
- After anchoring
- Six anchoring techniques
- What to do if you’re dragging
- Anchor retrieval
- What matters: Keep it simple
YOUR HOST
CAPTAIN JOHN NEAL
John Neal’s 400,000 offshore miles include six Cape Horn roundings plus expeditions to Antarctica, Africa, Australia, and Spitsbergen. Since 1976, John’s passion has been sharing his ocean cruising knowledge through 204 sail training expeditions aboard Mahina Tiare III, a Hallberg-Rassy 46 and various other yachts. John is author, co-author or contributing author of 17 books including Log of the Mahina. When John’s not at sea leading sail-training expeditions he teaches Mahina Offshore Cruising Workshops and offers boat purchase consultation services.
