anchoring and bad weather

Captains Cat · Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 11:44 am Post subject:

Amanda said: " I have people at home who I will communicate with daily, telling them my position and destination for the day."

You might think about getting a SPOT device. It will put your position out hourly/daily or whatever you set it to (I think). People can see where you go and some models have a "911" button that sends a distress signal.

Charlie

jacuthbert · Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 12:50 pm Post subject: anchoring and bad weather

Thanks Charlie, I'll look into it.
Amanda

BrentB · Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 2:04 pm Post subject:

Have a great adventure!

jacuthbert · Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 2:17 pm Post subject: anchoring and bad weather

Brent:Thanks for the good wishes.
Charlie:Those SPOT divices are way cool! Thanks for that tip.
Amanda

SeaSpray · Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 2:33 pm Post subject:

Another way to anchor at Lake Powell is like the houseboats do it. Put your bow on a sandy beach. Then carry two anchors on to the beach at about 45 degrees to each stern cleat. Use a small camp shovel to dig holes and bury the anchors securely. Then tie the anchor lines to each stern cleat.

I anchored this way in Oak canyon and we had a big black cloud come over us. It started raining and blowing way over 30 knots. We did not have any significant waves since we were in a protected area but the boat was getting sand blasted and pounded by the gusts. The upwind anchor line was tight as a board and the downwind side drooped in the gusts. It lasted for about an hour and then moved on.

If I had only put out a bow anchor I am sure we would have been blown side to the shore. Probably would not have hurt anything but might have been bumping the boat on the shore during the gusts.

Hope you have a great time.

Steve

thataway · Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 5:31 pm Post subject:

In order to get phone reception you have to be able to see Navajo mountain. That is where the cell tower is for Verizon. A T & T is less coverage or roming in the Southern part of Powell. Once you know what Navajo mountain looks like, then you can know if you will have reception.

jacuthbert · Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 9:16 pm Post subject: anchoring and bad weather

Steve:
I have seen houseboats anchored in that fashion but never knew exactly the nuts and bolts of how they did it. I have anchored to a shore by the bow once before with my pontoon boat in Colorado and had the wind come and blow me parallel to the shore...big pain. Now I see how to handle that situation correctly and safely. Thank you for the info.
Charlie: thanks, I know Navajo Mountain.
Amanda

texasair · Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 11:03 pm Post subject:

When anchoring out, as a back up to the drift alarm on the GPS, you can set the depth alarm on your sounder