How Close Is Too Close?

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by senormechanico

Mike,

Of course you're right about guys like that.
They would have told you to F off.
We've seen the same thing in the San Juans.
OTOH, once we saw an old old old ferro having touble anchoring in a large but full anchorage.
The family aboard had no clue how to anchor, and were repeatedly being chased off by lots of other (mostly power) boats.
They were trying to make a CQR hold in less than 2:1 scope.
I finally went over in the dink and asked them if they wanted any suggestions.
They immediately said, "YES PLEASE". I helped them pick out a spot where they wouldn't be bothered by anyone and talked them through the process.
They were very grateful to be properly set, and thanked me for the education.

In fact, I was able to help another couple in the very same anchorage when they we’re having trouble getting a hook to hold. I do try to assist those who need it, and who are able to be assisted. And I appreciate it when others extend assistance to me. Sadly we do see the occasional kmacdonald-types around, but they are pretty rare. Most cruisers and boaters are respectful, generous and fun folk. It’s why I love to spend lots of time in one place, getting to know people.

[Tetepare]

Originally Posted by Mike OReilly

. I do try to assist those who need it, and who are able to be assisted. .

Do you go over and remove the 100kg of weed from the anchor of powerboats after their fifth attempt? Nooooo, I didn't think so.


Do you hang out at boat ramps on Saturday morning offering to help? I'll bet not- you sit there and laugh. Think of the children!

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by Tetepare

Do you go over and remove the 100kg of weed from the anchor of powerboats after their fifth attempt? Nooooo, I didn't think so.

Do you hang out at boat ramps on Saturday morning offering to help? I'll bet not- you sit there and laugh. Think of the children!

Hmmm, I don’t hang out at boat ramps looking at children … sounds a bit creepy .

As for the weed thing; I’ve never had to deal with weeds like I find in the Bay of Quinte or the 1000 Islands. Last season I struggled to remove the masses of weeds each time we hauled up just using my boat hook. Eventually I had a neighbour boater show me his solution; a hand garden rake lashed to his hook. Worked much better.

Since then I’ve ‘paid it forward’ every time I see a fellow boater doing the weed-removing dance.

[kmacdonald]

Originally Posted by Tetepare

Do you go over and remove the 100kg of weed from the anchor of powerboats after their fifth attempt? Nooooo, I didn't think so.


Do you hang out at boat ramps on Saturday morning offering to help? I'll bet not- you sit there and laugh. Think of the children!

I used to sit on the flybridge a watch people burn up their rear tires trying to pull boats up a steep slippery ramp. In fact, a lot of us did at the marina. It was great fun if not a little smokey. I can still remember the smell of burnt rubber.

[SV Bacchus]

Originally Posted by kmacdonald

Now where have I heard that before?

Yup, dad says the same thing (chuckling as he says it)..

[kmacdonald]

Originally Posted by SV Bacchus

Yup, dad says the same thing (chuckling as he says it)..

I'd like to have a few bears with him next to the boat ramp.

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by Mike OReilly

Hmmm, I don’t hang out at boat ramps looking at children … sounds a bit creepy .

As for the weed thing; I’ve never had to deal with weeds like I find in the Bay of Quinte or the 1000 Islands. Last season I struggled to remove the masses of weeds each time we hauled up just using my boat hook. Eventually I had a neighbour boater show me his solution; a hand garden rake lashed to his hook. Worked much better.

Since then I’ve ‘paid it forward’ every time I see a fellow boater doing the weed-removing dance.

Mike, Mike, Mike.......

To rid your anchor of a weed ball, simply release the clutch on your windlass and let it free-fall 10-15 feet or so. Problem solved. The weed ball will come loose usually when the anchor hits the water.

[El Pinguino]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

Mike, Mike, Mike.......

To rid your anchor of a weed ball, simply release the clutch on your windlass and let it free-fall 10-15 feet or so. Problem solved. The weed ball will come loose usually when the anchor hits the water.

Do you really think that will work?

Silly old me never thought of trying that....

For Mike... serrated bread knife on the end of a boat hook is best for kelp. You can see mine in the first pic.

[Souzag818]

Originally Posted by El Pinguino

Do you really think that will work?

Silly old me never thought of trying that....

For Mike... serrated bread knife on the end of a boat hook is best for kelp. You can see mine in the first pic.

Holy crap!! Where the hell are you guys anchoring???

[El Pinguino]

Originally Posted by Souzag818

Holy crap!! Where the hell are you guys anchoring???

First shot with the green weed... Caleta Maxwell in 2006, about 15 miles from Cabo de Hornos, the next two are Caleton Silvia..... 'Kelp Central' ... Isla Londonderry, south of Timbales, in 2009 and 2012.

[JPA Cate]

So you see, guys, a whole lot depends on where you are. By the way, Cabo de Hornos, means Cape Horn.

Ann

[kmacdonald]

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

So you see, guys, a whole lot depends on where you are. By the way, Cabo de Hornos, means Cape Horn.

Ann

Thanks for that little bit of info Ann. Who would have ever guessed it was Cape Horn.

[El Pinguino]

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

So you see, guys, a whole lot depends on where you are. By the way, Cabo de Hornos, means Cape Horn.

Ann

And we have our very own anchorage wonkers down there... often of the larger 'chartering' classes .... who will be first into the anchorage... lace themselves up like a spider and deny any later arrivals safe access...

We have ways to deal with them..........

Kmacdonald... isn't your first name really 'Dick' ....

[kmacdonald]

Originally Posted by El Pinguino

And we have our very own anchorage wonkers down there... often of the larger 'chartering' classes .... who will be first into the anchorage... lace themselves up like a spider and deny any later arrivals safe access...

We have ways to deal with them..........

Kmacdonald... isn't your first name really 'Dick' ....

Charming.

[El Pinguino]

Originally Posted by kmacdonald

Charming.

I do my best....

Seriously, I used to know a bloke called Dick Macdonald...

But he used to treat the ladies with a bit of respect so I think it was some other bloke...