Dragged Anchor at 4AM | Alaska Winter Sailing in a Storm

We live aboard our steel sailboat year round in Southeast Alaska, and this is what winter actually looks like. The wind built through the night and by 4AM we realized we were dragging anchor in a February storm. Gusts were hitting 40 knots in the dark. Cold rain. Tight quarters. Real decisions. This is not tropical cruising. This is winter liveaboard life in Alaska. In this episode: • A raw look at anchoring through a winter storm • What happens when your anchor drags at 4AM • How we assess risk and make seamanship decisions in real time • Running from harbor fees and why we choose to anchor out • What a decent winter storm feels like on a steel sailboat • Reflections on self reliant living aboard in remote Alaska If you are interested in: Alaska sailing Liveaboard life year round Anchoring in high wind Off grid boat life Storm seamanship Steel sailboat cruising Remote coastal Alaska living You are in the right place. We are building a life of independence, skill, and adventure aboard Alaskan Gypsy. No marina comfort. No tropical shortcuts. Just preparation, weather windows, junk flying around the wheelhouse, and a lot of humility. ⚓ Become a Member We just released our first weekly members video: Alaskan Gypsy Currents Log 001 Members get behind the scenes strategy updates, deeper reflections, and weekly life aboard insights. If you want to support independent content and follow this journey more closely, consider joining the crew. Thanks for watching. Scott and Audrey #Alaska #WinterSailing #LiveaboardLife #StormSailing #BoatLife #SelfReliant #OffGridLiving #SailingLife