Anchoring 101 | Stern tying

Stern tying is a very useful technique to master. In many parts of the world, due to depth or restricted swinging room, it's the only option. Where we are at the moment in Turkey it's the most common way to anchor.

This video will look at the basic techniques used to stern tie effectively as well as give lots of tips to make everything go smoothly. We also go through what gear to use and what to avoid.

If you haven't already watched part 1 of Anchoring 101 you may wish to see that too. There's lots of tips in the video and an in depth look at anchor chains. See it here...

And we all love a debate on which is the best anchor! So you can see that here....

There is a chatbox that opens up on the Ultramarine site that has real people with real knowledge to help you! So you can ask any questions there easily.

[fraserwright]

Steve I am a Kiwi in Finland and find your videos great. Here in Europe the sea is calm and predictable. Stern tieing and etiquette is more what I need to learn. I like that you explain solutions on when things go wrong or how to not cause problems for yourself. I started watching your channel this week looking at various videos of crossing the English channel. Sailing in the Pacific we heave to, let the lad sail it or autopilot and snooze during the day and sail at night as the ships can see you. But here in Europe its so busy docking and anchoring are a daily routine.

[jaysonbowerman]

Great and very detailed explanations.
Thanks for sharing!

[waterboy]

Stern tying and a lesson in keeping calm, you are one very cool dude in a boat Steve, there is off course the old scream and shout method still

[boatlover]

Thanks. I will be putting these techniques into action soon.

[Nozzall]

You get the same sort of buzzing when using those type of straps to hold a kayak down on the car. The fix is super simple. Twist the strap until it forms a little tube and then pull it tight.

[hughburgess]

Outstanding Steve. You are so easy to listen to and the content really gets me thinking.

I watched carefully your video on choosing anchor chains 16 months ago before purchasing. Often wondered about stern lines. I’ve seen one motorboat use one in Tinker’s Hole in South West Mull, Scotland.

Thank you again for pointing me this way! ⛵️

[observer]

Great, comprehensive, good answers, (including warnings of sea urchins ).
With breeze I had two crew go to shore, tie a line and wait bit off shore while I drop and reverse towards them to tie quickly before get blown off. It’s tricky, but the only way; two hand and it’s even trickier…

[goodq]

Thank you wish I saw this before I went to Turkey to sail!!

[derekfawell]

Beautifully filmed and so well explained. Thank you.

[surfsailorking]

Hi Steve, have you tried dropping a manual stern anchor as temporary holding?
Whilst guiding flotillas in the Ionian with few of very inexperienced crew aboard, I found this the easiest way to deal with tight spaces and/or crosswinds.
I pretty much do the same up front and as soon as I'm as close to the shore as I can get, I drop our stern anchor (hand held, just with rope, maybe bit of chain rode).
In most cases it keeps the boat sitting where it should and have me time to bring the first stern line to shore.
Then I'd take in the stern anchor again, or use it as the second step line. Makes for great and easy holding behind/between rocks as well, especially if these are a little submerged (which makes it less easy to get a rope around).

Great demonstration, nice tone of voice, keep up the great stuff! Cheers

[boat]

You really do have a knack of making everything extremely interesting. Even for non sailers! 😁👏

[johnrobson]

This is a great video. I do long lining in Greece. But each time I see your videos I see ways to improve

[mentonish]

It’s great as you make it look easy. I think I would have the motor running before letting go the lines.

[dennismacdonald]

Ty 4 another great video. Cheers from Vancouver island Canada

[SV-Flying-Tigress]

Steve, you are an informative pleasure to watch.

[helmshardover]

Very good video on the subject.
I would recommend ALWAYS digging the anchor in under engine though.

[jhe]

Thanks this very good anchor information .

[johnbarratt]

Useful video. Currently sailing the Ionian. Hope to see you around.

[cybereye]

We tied off to a telegraph pole on the crinnan canal in scotland.

[sailingelpulponegro]

Great stuff and quality production guys! Def going back to the beginning on this channel and soaking in the knowledge.