Solo Anchoring a 30ft Boat in 2ft of Water at Oahu's Famous Kaneohe Sandbar

Episode #226 : Season 8 : The Hawaiian Adventures : Taking the Anchor For A Walk

Hello Friends,

On this weeks episode I haul up anchor and make my way through the patchwork of coral reefs and point the bow towards the world famous Kaneohe Sandbar.

My friend Cy has anchored his Mason 43 here countless times and talked me through the process: Motor up slowly watching the depth sounder and the color of the water. Once you feel your hull "bump" the sand drop the anchor and pay out about 10 ft of chain. back down to slightly set the anchor, then pay out more scope and swim ashore and carry the anchor out as far as you like. (if the tradewinds were blowing this would have required 2 anchors to do solo, one to hold you in place while you carried out the primary)

It was SOOOO strange to intentional drive into a submerged beach and jump off the bow into 2ft of water! I had a wonderful 3 days anchored at the sandbar and look forward to returning!

If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes.

If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames

or if you would prefer to make a one time contribution you can send it via PAYPAL to jamesthesailorman@gmail.com

Fair Winds,
James

JOIN THE PATREON CREW:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames

Website: http://svtriteia.com
Tracker: https://forecast.predictwind.c....om/tracking/display/

Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man