I wanted to show you exactly how a boat anchor behaves on the sea floor. I found a nice popular anchorage where the tide had gone out, exposing the same sandy bottom that the boats in the distance are anchoring in, so we can see exactly what is going on, without the sea being in the way. If you measure the distance from the bow roller to the seabed at high tide, and pay out at least five times that much chain, which is known as 5:1 scope, the anchor should untangle itself and reset in most situations. Disclaimer: - This content is offered solely for your education and entertainment. - There are no warranties, expressed or implicit, about any content or its fitness for a particular purpose. - There are risks of injury, death, drunkenness, and financial hardship involved in sailing. - The skipper is always responsible for the safety of their vessel and crew. - Sailing Tips is not responsible or liable in any way for anything that happens on or anywhere near your boat or any boat that we are not in command of. #shorts #anchoring #howtoanchor #sailing #howtosail #learntosail #sailingtips

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Taken by Linda Johnston on our "East of Flores" cruise, 29th March to 10th April 2015.

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Another day another project…doors need to be cleaned with Oxalic Acid, rinsed and remounted. We removed the doors and hinges to start. Cleaned the hinges with vinegar water mixture, coated the doors on all sides with an oxalic acid water mixture and let sit to do its job. A bit of scrubbing for difficult spots then a good rinse with water. Allow to dry before remounting the doors for the night. Quick and easy project for the bright work. @sailingeriskay

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