Overnight Anchor Test in Ballyholme Bay, Bangor

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:06 +0000

Heading out for an overnight anchor testing out some new DIY gadgets on Marisa! ⚓⛵

In this episode, we leave Bangor Marina behind and head over to Ballyholme Bay for a quick overnight getaway. We wanted to test our current setup, build up some confidence anchoring close to home, and push our onboard power to the test.

You'll see how our solar panel performed (we even managed to watch some TV!), check out my latest "low-cost" DIY inventions using a mop handle and some hoses to wash down the anchor chain, and find out what's currently happening with the management transition at Bangor Marina between Boatfolk and the Ards and North Down Borough Council.

We wrap things up with a "not-so-perfect" docking maneuver—but hey, that's real sailing for you!

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🎵 Note: This video features an original AI-generated soundtrack dedicated to our night at Ballyholme Bay.

Special thanks for his support to Xavi Villanueva @konikoni123

📌 CHAPTERS
0:00 Heading Out & Leaving Bangor Marina

1:52 Crew Communication & Navigating the Bay

7:44 High Tide & Calculating Depth

11:12 Setting the Bridle & Sunset Dinner

12:41 A Magical Night in Ballyholme Bay (Song)

16:05 Morning Routine & Weighing Anchor

17:48 Checking the Solar Panel & Battery Test

18:11 Life Jackets On & Testing New DIY Gadgets

21:44 Lost Depth Meter & Heading Back

23:25 The Reality of Bangor Marina's Future

28:34 Step Number One: Adjusting the Pants!

30:40 Not the Perfect Docking (Outro)

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#SailingMarisa #BoatDIY #Anchoring #BangorMarina #BallyholmeBay #LowCostSailor #LiveAboard #SolarPower #SailingNorthernIreland

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