Beaching a 23.5

[SFKjeld]

Planning a sail to Clipper Cove at Treasure Island this weekend with a bunch of West Wight Potters. They beach their boats on Clipper Cove for a picnic. Have seen pics online of 23.5's beached and that would be ideal. Found a thread on this forum that basically warned against it tho.

Anyway, would appreciate words of encouragement or discouragement. If the former, any tips for staging the boat so I don't lose it or have to wait for a tidal push in order to float it or most importantly, how not to break the boat.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

would not suggest it

 

[SFKjeld]

would not suggest it

was afraid of that.... Thanks Dave.

 

[Johann]

I would just drop anchor and back up to the beach. A lot better than having to jump off the bow.

 

[SFKjeld]

I would just drop anchor and back up to the beach. A lot better than having to jump off the bow.

Sounds lovely if I could pull that off. Just not sure how'd I'd know when to drop the anchor. Then there is the matter that I am single handing too. Sounds pretty complicated. Thanks tho!

 

[Dennis Kitchen]

Planning a sail to Clipper Cove at Treasure Island this weekend with a bunch of West Wight Potters. They beach their boats on Clipper Cove for a picnic. Have seen pics online of 23.5's beached and that would be ideal. Found a thread on this forum that basically warned against it tho.

Anyway, would appreciate words of encouragement or discouragement. If the former, any tips for staging the boat so I don't lose it or have to wait for a tidal push in order to float it or most importantly, how not to break the boat.

How about this? Close enough right. Anchor is burried ashore, boat floating free.

 

[SFKjeld]

How about this? Close enough right. Anchor is burried ashore, boat floating free.

Dunno. I don't know how this beach slopes into the water. Not sure if can get off the boat from the back without swimming, or how I would swing the boat around so the aft end is on the beach. This is a pic from last year's sail to this beach.
http://forum.trailersailor.com/post.php?id=1417033

Btw I love that Bimini.

 

[Dennis Kitchen]

Dunno. I don't know how this beach slopes into the water. Not sure if can get off the boat from the back without swimming, or how I would swing the boat around so the aft end is on the beach. This is a pic from last year's sail to this beach.
http://forum.trailersailor.com/post.php?id=1417033

Btw I love that Bimini.

Nice beach picture. Judging by the slope I'd say the water there is plenty deep enough. FIRST your centerboard must be hauled up all the way. Second, the rudder must be pulled up as shown in my picture. THIRD, you steer in with the motor and turn parallel to the beach close in. Warning: dont let the rudder and prop get together. (don't ask me how I know that)
Alternatively, drop your anchor about 30-40 feet offshore, back down on it to set it as you back into shore, step off and tie a line ashore.

Yep, its a bit of a 3 handed job.

 

[isaksp00]

Why not do it like Mediterranean mooring? That water looks like it drops off, so you maybe could get close and have depth. Motor up to maybe 3 boat lengths off (check the charts and your depth sounder of course), swing around and head straight out, with your anchor all ready, ideally with line routed through a chock or something to cockpit (unless you have chain rode). Put in neutral, go forward and lower anchor. Then back down until comfortable - looks like you could get fairly close if not able to step out dry. Use spare anchor to shore.

 

[Reefing]

SFKjeld; although i have little experience sailing i have much power boating and anchoring in the Caribbean where all boats are normally backed to the beach and motors up. My suggestion will be to drop bow anchor ( as suggested previously) a comfortable distance away and run the line to the cockpit ( also suggested earlier). Since you are neither anchoring a 50' boat nor will be motoring fast you will be able to maneuver with the motor and your own strength. Once you are at a comfortable approach to to the beach tie up at the cockpit ( temporary) while you grab your already prepared aft anchor and jump out. This one is the important anchor as you will have to approximate a proper length so as to dig the anchor and straighten the boat. Once you know the aft is secure you can then proceed to move the cleat for the bow anchor from the cock pit to the bow and secure it ( considering that you will need to go back to the transom to readjust proximity. Please note that your rudder will need to be up for this whole operation and you will be motor steering so wind and current will also need to be considered.

Another option, pick up one of the picnic friends to help or enlist them to manage your aft anchor from shore. Teamwork is an essential part of boating and sailing i am sure you will have plenty of volunteers. If possible practice it one before.

Wish you safe travels and calm seas.

Enjoy!

 

[SFKjeld]

This is really good

SFKjeld; although i have little experience sailing i have much power boating and anchoring in the Caribbean where all boats are normally backed to the beach and motors up. My suggestion will be to drop bow anchor ( as suggested previously) a comfortable distance away and run the line to the cockpit ( also suggested earlier). Since you are neither anchoring a 50' boat nor will be motoring fast you will be able to maneuver with the motor and your own strength. Once you are at a comfortable approach to to the beach tie up at the cockpit ( temporary) while you grab your already prepared aft anchor and jump out. This one is the important anchor as you will have to approximate a proper length so as to dig the anchor and straighten the boat. Once you know the aft is secure you can then proceed to move the cleat for the bow anchor from the cock pit to the bow and secure it ( considering that you will need to go back to the transom to readjust proximity. Please note that your rudder will need to be up for this whole operation and you will be motor steering so wind and current will also need to be considered.

Another option, pick up one of the picnic friends to help or enlist them to manage your aft anchor from shore. Teamwork is an essential part of boating and sailing i am sure you will have plenty of volunteers. If possible practice it one before.

Wish you safe travels and calm seas.

Enjoy!

thanks!

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

A little trick with anchors. If in unknown waters where there are rocks, stumps or so on in the water that you cannot detect, I use to tie a trip line on the anchoring end of the anchor tied to a float like a fender and if the anchor became hung up, pull up on the trip line. Never lost a anchor after that.

 

[SFKjeld]

I like it!

A little trick with anchors. If in unknown waters where there are rocks, stumps or so on in the water that you cannot detect, I use to tie a trip line on the anchoring end of the anchor tied to a float like a fender and if the anchor became hung up, pull up on the trip line. Never lost a anchor after that.

thanks