Has Anyone Ever Used a Stern Anhor as a Brake in an Emergency?

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Originally Posted by Juho

Nordic boats often have a bow ladder and the pulpit is designed to allow easy access from the front. That can help a bit. I guess on average the baltic boats are smaller than your boat with a 2 meter bow, and therefore easier to jump from and to.

When I do Scandinavian mooring I typically do it in two phases. First check that the anchor holds (hold the anchor rode and push forward with motor), and only then go closer to the shoreline.

Well, I do have the split pulpit and I bought the really expensive ladder that hooks on to the pulpit, but it's a long way down to the quay.



Thank God it is part of the culture of Scandi mooring (or maybe better say "Fenno-Scandic Mooring" ) that people come running to help you, when you come in. It makes the whole difference.