it the same way. When I sleep overnight on my boat, I always ensure I won’t
go dry at low tide during the night. To do this I untie the anchor rode from the bow cleat, pull the boat well offshore and re-tie it there. Then I set up my boom tent and enjoy a worry-free night’s sleep.
several ways to avoid this. One way, mentioned earlier, is to daisy-chain two or more Anchor Buddies in series. Each An- chor Buddy will place the boat an additional 35 feet offshore. Another way, if the weather, your schedule, and the bottom conditions safely allow it, is to let the boat go dry until the tide comes back in.
Allow boat to go dry if it’s safe Yet another way is to occasionally move the boat closer or farther away along the anchor rode as needed. If the tide is going out and the boat is getting too close to shore, re-adjust it by un-cleating the rode, stretching the Anchor Buddy to its limit, and re-cleat it. Conversely, if the tide is coming in and the boat is getting more than 35 feet offshore, re-adjust
SMALL CRAFT ADVISOR
Safety According to the manufacturer, the Anchor Buddy is intended for temporary anchoring/mooring only. It has a 4000-pound capacity which far exceeds the weight of my cruising dinghy. I have used it for many years and am confident using it overnight, especially considering the boat is also anchored to shore. For increased confidence, a 45-foot-long line can be connected alongside the Anchor Buddy. Tis will keep the anchor attached to the boat if the Anchor Buddy were to fail, while still allowing it to stretch and function normally. If you’re ever in the Puget Sound area and you see a small yawl
anchored in a cozy cove, there’s a good chance it will be me, and my “Buddy.” •SCA•
(Anchor Buddy systems now available from Duckworks for $31.50
www.duckworksbbs.com or 888-683-1930)
Joel discovered sailing at age 19. Armed with a Snark Sunflower and a library book, he taught himself to sail. He has owned a va- riety of small sail and powerboats over the years. In 2011, he built and launched his Welsford Navigator Ellie(see SCA issue No. 87) and recently retired so that he can sail her full time.
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