Does anyone know if it's possible to anchor off the north side of Alki, between Alki Point and the public beach? I’m trying to post up there for my brother’s 50th. I can’t find any info on the bottom there. It seems to be small rocks, but I’d like better info before trying it.
Anchor off Alki?
- Thread starter skunther
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You'll be exposed about as much as you could possibly be to include significant marine traffic. Keep in mind City of Seattle is closing the beaches at 10pm each night starting this week I believe. I recommend finding a slip in Seattle or spending the nights at Blake Island or Bakely Harbor. I haven't spent a ton of time in Elliot Bay but the time I have I have only seen commercial traffic anchored up and I would not consider anchoring off the shore throughout Elliot Bay.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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Just look at the potential view from Alki Point...
Mike is correct about the rocking action you would likely experience at the site. It would be total exposure and if your anchor did not drag, I would be surprised. I would wonder if I would ever see it again.
The first 75-125 meters from the beach the depths are 1-3 feet. Then it drops off to over 100 feet in the next 50 meters. You are going to need a lot of anchor rode to get any scope and you don't want to swing back into the beach. I am not sure if i had to anchor there in an emergency that I would leave my boat. Only benefit would be that you would be partially sheltered from a southerly blow. But when that changed or the tide changed, all bets would be off.
Thinking about the problem, you might be able to rig a BAHAMIAN moor... 2 anchors one shallow one deep. Position the boat favoring the deep anchor so that the keel would not hook the shallow line when swinging at anchor.
Mike is correct about the rocking action you would likely experience at the site. It would be total exposure and if your anchor did not drag, I would be surprised. I would wonder if I would ever see it again.
The first 75-125 meters from the beach the depths are 1-3 feet. Then it drops off to over 100 feet in the next 50 meters. You are going to need a lot of anchor rode to get any scope and you don't want to swing back into the beach. I am not sure if i had to anchor there in an emergency that I would leave my boat. Only benefit would be that you would be partially sheltered from a southerly blow. But when that changed or the tide changed, all bets would be off.
Thinking about the problem, you might be able to rig a BAHAMIAN moor... 2 anchors one shallow one deep. Position the boat favoring the deep anchor so that the keel would not hook the shallow line when swinging at anchor.
