How to perform a mediterranean mooring with 2 anchors?

Question

Can somebody explain step by step how to perform a mediterranean mooring with 2 anchors?

Answer 1

Having anchored for many years in the Med, why do you want to use 2 anchors?

I have 2 bower anchors but have only used one at a time in the Med.  If the swell is coming from a different direction from the wind, use a kedge to hold the yacht head to wind - ie lay out your bow anchor as normal ( and make sure to set it properly - most important anchoring tip!), than take a kedge out with the dinghy, drop it at a suitable point and haul in on the line so that the yacht is held fast by the bow but pulled around by the kedge to be head into the swell.

Practice makes perfect but remember - anchor properly to begin with and, unfortunately, learn to live with the swell!

Answer 2

My husband and I often did Med type mooring, sometimes with two anchors if there was a current, but usually with only one anchor.  We usually docked stern to unless we suspected underwater junk close to the dock, as stern to  made for easier "on and off".  

Choose your space at the dock.  Know the depth of the water and get your anchor road ready, making sure you have enough road to get to the dock.  You may need a trip line if there is junk on the bottom.  You will need fenders on both sides as there will most likely be other boats close to you.  You will also need fenders at the stern - I am assuming you will dock stern to.  You'll need two dock lines ready at the stern, one for port and one for starboard.  

When everything is ready slowly bring your boat round, stern toward the dock, and in position for the space you will use.  Be aware of the dangers of cross currents and cross winds.  Know your boat and how it will behave when going astern.  Put the engine in reverse and when your boat has stopped forward movement drop the anchor and set it.   Gradually edge your boat toward the dock, maintaining control and direction with a combination of forward and reverse and tension on the anchor road.   When close enough someone steps ashore with a dockline.  Often there will be people on the dock eager to help, which will, of course, make everything go wrong if you are nervous!!  :)  My husband and I used to practice this manouvre many times to get it right.

Here is a good link.  Med mooring is easy to do, really, when you get the hang of it.  It is much harder for one person to do alone, but still possible.

Answer 3

Good instructions here:- http://www.sailingissues.com/yachting-gu...

You would need to ask the harbourmaster about using two anchors, sometimes that's not allowed because of the extra risk of fouling other cables. If it is allowed, ask 'em how they want you to do it.