Using shore lines (Patreon)

Using shore lines / shorefasts - How to moor your boat to the shore

We moor our boat in small bays quite often, using shore lines to tie the boat securely to the shore. Sometimes there's just not enough space to anchor, or maybe you want to get into that one perfect (but tiny) cove. In this video I talk about all the techniques and gear we use to tie to the shore! Please note that the force calculations at the end of the video are only examples, calculated using the "worst case scenario", with wind coming in directly between two different anchor points! Chop and wind gusts also have an effect on the loads involved, and the real maths are too complicated. These are just rough estimations! The key takeaway is that if angles between anchor points are big then the loads can get very big, so use with care! Best option is always to have a "spider web" of lines running to each direction. Using just two lines (straight out from bow and stern) is only for good conditions and/or only when you're sure that the wind will come directly from the bow or stern! You can support this small production on Patreon. Your support lets me allocate more time into filming+editing these videos. As a patron you get access to a real-time tracker (with track and location infos), real-time updates (photos and random crap not suitable for wider audience) and access to our very own Arctic sailing WhatsApp group. For long time supporters there's canvas photo prints and a chance to get your name on s/y Sylvia's mast :) http://www.patreon.com/alluringarctic (If you're not familiar with Patreon: it's a crowdfunding platform for creators) More real time updates on my Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/alluringarctic And Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alluringarctic