Okay guys... and girls.... hints needed.

I have read and reread the single-handed docking thread. Very helpful ideas on there.

Now I haven't previously thought of this as I haven't ever dropped anchor, but since I am planning a trip soon that will require anchoring, it has occurred to me how tricky that could be by myself. More so raising the anchor than dropping it.

Last week I put my anchors on the dock and pulled all the chains out to see what condition they were in. I have an electric winch, but it is a slow process getting the chain in and down into the locker.

I picture myself starting the motor, then pulling up the anchor till she drifts away, then running back and forth to the helm to keep her in the right place till I get the rest in. All kinds of scenarios are giving me the horrors. Sandbanks.. other boats.. rock walls....

How do you single handers do this?

Hi all still getting through the amount of information and learning as much as I can. Got onto a crew for a winter comp out of

RANSA starting this weekend so very happy to get hours up on the water and learn as much as I can. My family are very

supportive even putting money aside when I decide to do a proper course later on.

Well question is about boat and which one I have noticed good ocean boats such as s&s34, Arends, Brolga, Nantucket 33

and Albin Vega 27 to name a few good vessels.


But what would be wrong with something like this Boro temptress given the price is low but its the material specs etc I'm

interested in and why one would steer away from this kind of purchase?

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/dealer/used/OAG-AD-873841/1983-BORO-TEMPTRESS-34?WT.seg_4=PriceAlert%3BPCAA



This thread would be good for any beginner such as myself to start from and the insight from this forums members would be

great information.

Thanks Jorge