How we almost sank our boat in Papua New Guinea: video

[44'cruisingcat]

Originally Posted by Paul L

We use the opposite rule, ie always point at the direction you want the helmsmen to steer. Pointing at the danger isn't enough info to decide which way to turn. Say the danger is on the bow. The helmsmen hasn't seen the danger and now they need to decide to turn to port or to starboard. It's better if the lookout informs them where the clear water is.
Either way, the rule only works if you trust the lookout. In the case where the lookout is not experienced the point at danger is simpler but not that useful.

Us too. We tried the "point at the hazard" system, but what if there are hazards to both port and starboard?

Now we point at where to go. Usually the tightness of the required turn can easily be seen by the intensity of the pointing...

[cruiser_wannabe]

Yes our home port is in Anacortes. This is Glendora at Stuart Island a few weeks ago. Please let us know when you are next in the area.


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[Jim Thomsen]

Teri and Lee, Nice photo!

We will let you know when we come north again. We bought a Sprinter van and are making it into a land yacht. Sprinter Van Rat

Look forward to seeing you again,
Jim & Katie

[Rorzech]

I watched the whole thing without seeing one add. It was great!

[nhschneider]

Great video, JT. Good story, too. Glad everything worked out fine in the end. We're looking forward to sharing an anchorage with Tenaya again someday and hope it's in the not-too-distant future. Big squeeze to Katie.

Neal and Ruthie
Rutea

[Pelagic]

Thank you both for sharing so openly your adventures.

Many people don't realize that this often means taking a few anchoring risks to visit the more pristine islands and welcoming locals.

The same, if focussed on SCUBA diving, where the best dives are the worst anchorages.

I am sure you came away from that experience with an adjusted benefit/risk assessment plan as I have done when caught trying to anchor near a dream location.

Well done and I will follow your adventures as a fan.

[SV THIRD DAY]

Absolutely loved the video because it was REAL and did a great job of sharing the feelings and emotions of what it's like to go through boat drama.
Love to see more, so keep them coming!