On Fri, 08 Apr 2005 21:23:09 -0400, Jeff wrote:

As it turns out my cruising friends just sent an email asking me to
pass on their web site to interested friends:
http://liveaboard.sv-moonshadow.com/mnshdw.htm

Ed has written a page about kellets, which he calls a sentinel:
http://liveaboard.sv-moonshadow.com/Sentinel.htm

"When the current or wind forces gain the upper hand the rode will be
pulled taut and the sentinel will be "out of the system" until it is
needed again.

"I wouldn't sail without it!"

It seems that Ed's opinion is that its a necessity for him.

Also it seems important enough for him to include it as an article on
his web presence.


Summer of 1977 - segment

Interesting story, reminds me of begining of my first cruise in
Bahamas.

ICW Anchoring

Extracted from "Littoral Drift" by E. Seling 1994

One of the most often and frequent discussion or cruisers is about
anchoring.LOL....

"Of course one of the beauties of sailing is that one is always
learning"

"Going up one anchor size is usually a good idea for a 'storm' anchor,
a 'working anchor' need not be so heavy."

"The best strategy is to choose a spot where the wind will blow at
right angles to the tidal current."

EXCELLENT POINT^^^^^^

"One final word about selecting anchorages. The best place is not
necessarily where other boats are. Frequently an unsuitable anchorage
is crowded while another better one nearby goes unused. Everyone
assumed the 'other guy' knew what he was doing."

I really like this, how true it is...lol

He proceeds to give excellent advice on setting the Danforth
anchor....

Ed also make excellent images....the rendered image are professional
well done

Thanks for the link, it was worth it.
Since posting the link to Bumfuzzel one response was as thanks for
make another usenetter aware of it...That is the real purpose of
usenet and not all the sillyness that some try to promote. Thanks for
the link.

Fair winds

Michael wrote:
On Fri, 08 Apr 2005 21:23:09 -0400, Jeff wrote:

As it turns out my cruising friends just sent an email asking me to
pass on their web site to interested friends:
http://liveaboard.sv-moonshadow.com/mnshdw.htm

Ed has written a page about kellets, which he calls a sentinel:
http://liveaboard.sv-moonshadow.com/Sentinel.htm


"When the current or wind forces gain the upper hand the rode will be
pulled taut and the sentinel will be "out of the system" until it is
needed again.

"I wouldn't sail without it!"

It seems that Ed's opinion is that its a necessity for him.


Yes, but there are two points he First, Ed and Carolyn have lived
aboard for 25 years, most of that at anchor. Anyone who spends 300
nights a year on the hook needs a full arsenal of tricks in their kit.

Second, you asked about the "Anchor Buddy," which costs about $200.
Ed's version is a few old diving weights. When I need one, I use a
dinghy anchor or a length of chain tied up and run down the rode on a
large shackle. The "Buddy" is not a necessity, but you should carry
enough parts in your spare gear bag to fashion a kellet when needed.


Also it seems important enough for him to include it as an article on
his web presence.


Ed writes about a few odd things ;-)


Summer of 1977 - segment

Interesting story, reminds me of begining of my first cruise in
Bahamas.

This was a traumatic and formative episode for them. Ed's thoughts
about the Sentinel were triggered by having the rode eaten away by the
tip of the keel. BTW, this happened in 1979, not '77 - I have to
remind Ed he's not quite as old as he thinks! I remember it well,
since I rode out the same storm on my boat, although I only had 40
knots, not the 60+ knots that they had further East. A few days later
they called and asked me to fly up and help them bring the boat back.

....


He proceeds to give excellent advice on setting the Danforth
anchor....

Many of Ed's lessons have stayed with me over the years, but two stand
out: First, if an anchor doesn't set right away, it isn't worth
dragging it all over the anchorage. Haul, and retry. If it doesn't
set on the second try, something is wrong, and it isn't worth trying
the same anchor in the same location a third time.

The other point is that a Danforth doesn't need a lot of chain,
especially in mud. Having little or no chain allows you to "fish" for
the bottom and feel it as it digs in. Ed sometimes uses no chain, but
when he and I tried that with my new Fortress, we had trouble getting
it to go to the bottom in a current! I use about 8 feet of chain on
my Fortress now. However, my primary anchor, a 35# Delta, has 50 feet
of chain.




Ed also make excellent images....the rendered image are professional
well done

Rendering has become Ed's hobby - his images are startlingly realistic!