The Boat: J35

After a nice afternoon of sailing, you've dropped anchor (Danforth) near a
small island. The beach is rocky with plenty of underwater obstructions, but
you're well clear of this with plenty of room to swing. While below you notice
the wind picking up. Topside you know see a dark sky and the air is suddenly
cold. Bad squall coming fast!
You let out more scope and close the hatches. The storm hits hard and in a few
moments the anchor begins to drag. You're being pushed towards shore and some
serious damage will certainly result. Wind on the bow is now 60 knots, seas 5-7
feet and the anchor is now skating free and clear.

What do you do?


RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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The Boat: J35

After a nice afternoon of sailing, you've dropped anchor (Danforth) near a
small island. The beach is rocky with plenty of underwater obstructions, but
you're well clear of this with plenty of room to swing. While below you notice
the wind picking up. Topside you know see a dark sky and the air is suddenly
cold. Bad squall coming fast!
You let out more scope and close the hatches. The storm hits hard and in a few
moments the anchor begins to drag. You're being pushed towards shore and some
serious damage will certainly result. Wind on the bow is now 60 knots, seas
5-7
feet and the anchor is now skating free and clear.

What do you do?

Curse the fool that told me an FX-11 was enough anchor!

,Curse the fool that told me an FX-11 was enough anchor!

Your busted Bub. The J35 owner would have an FX-16 not an FX-11 and he'd be
fixing dinner with no worries.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"No shirt, no skirt, full service"

Don't panic, you can just pick up a mooring as you fly past.


Bzzzzzt, wrong. Simply sail out under bare poles.

RB