Shore Anchoring | Boating Tips

In this episode Captain Keith shows everything you need to know about anchoring on shore at a beach. This can be a tricky procedure, but with the proper training and practice it's a piece of cake!

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[davidblundell]

Just a suggestion.... if you fit a remote switch to the windlass then when you want to leave and find that the tide has risen 6'+ and you jump overboard to your horror. You could have stayed on the boat, let out the bow line and retrieved the beach anchor directly over it. Also if the weather changes and starts to blow on shore the remote will pull you off shore and give you a bit of time to start engine/s then retrieve the bow anchor. Another good trick is to fix a line to either anchor to pull it out in case of a foul .😂

[ammywilson]

I really loved watching your video. It was really helpful. Keep posting more such videos.

[tajik.yassin]

This is some very great training thank you.

[djstorm]

Great video. What model Boston Whaler is this?

[dangcao]

I guess one has to do it near the shore but high enough so the blades of motor is clear of the bottom. Also you don't want the second anchor so be too deep otherwise when the tide changed like rise you be swimming out.

[dlawtonjr]

This is exactly what I do each week at a local river beach we have every week the constant parade of jet ski's mere feet from my bow line seems to make my boat wander all over the place. I have a 19ft bassboat and I am using 20lb anchors and a 4 or 5 to 1 anchor line. Front anchor is a navy anchor which holds 90% of the time. Rear anchor is a mushroom anchor. I have even used a sand spike before and the tension from the wakes is so hard it ends up dragging the front anchor. Suggestions? (Thinking about getting a 50lb anchor LOL)

[courtneypope]

What is an ideal depth to stop and anchor down in this scenario???

[rommel.]

Da best tutorial and good quality 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👍👍

[rjacosta]

Two questions. 1 do you raise a flag notifying everyone your anchored second question during a night time stay while you're angered is there a light flashing notifying people that you are stationary and anchored

[richardgraham]

How are you pulling the boat backward if you've first and already secured the bow anchor?

[yumpinyiminy]

Too bad you will have idiots ruining over your stern anchor line.

[aerofpv]

Superb insight as I just learned something new. Thank you Sir.

[mattmayo]

I bought a 100’ marine rope on a reel with a Caribbean clip. Then I bought a 10 pack of stainless steel eye bolts. I’ve been installing the eye bolts all over my local water way that has trees on the beach. Drop the bow anchor back in and clip to the tree. I’ve seen other boaters using my land anchors. 😂

[marcowalton]

How big/small should the stern anchor be, 24 key west. Sandbars

[shawnpowell]

I really appreciate these videos.. Thanks..

[Helliconia]

now to adapt this technique to a small yacht without all that fancy winch nonsense.

[josephebsworth]

Looks a little deep to jump in! The water is cold in Washington!

[RonTrovatoRealtor]

do you really need a chain on 2nd anchor ?

[DTCigarFather]

Ok, complete boating newbie but huge enthusiast - why or what cases would you need to use two anchors as you have in this scenario?

[mrsincere]

This is best for outboard motors. I/O not so much...