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The Rock, the Vine, and a 40-Knot Gale: Anchoring at Shackleford Banks

“The single commandment of anchoring is, ‘Thou shall create scope.'” Reese Palley / flamboyant art dealer, author, sailor, environmentalist and businessman

The best time to write a post about anchoring is on an anchored boat during storm conditions. The second best time is after the winds start dropping but your body and mind are still buzzing from the pounding, lurching, jerking, and groans in the night. That’s where I am right now. Julia, our sailboat Grit, and I recently… Continue reading →

The Day Grit Went Adrift, Ge Fouled and Sideswiped off Shackleford Banks

Yesterday I wrote about how Grit fouled her anchor, went adrift and got sideswiped off Shackleford Banks. That night, after the day’s adventure settled down, Julia and I sat across from each other at Grit’s cabin table and recorded what went down.

Grit, a Nimble 24, anchored off Shackleford Banks across from the Bight.
Grit anchored off the east end of Shackleford Banks after her eventful day. The anchorage is surrounded by sand bars and requires careful navigation and anchoring.
Julia playing cards below deck aboard sailboat Grit anchored off Shackleford Banks North Carolina
Julia in Grit‘s cabin after dealing a hand of Gin… Continue reading →