MP - Seriously?

[Woodsy]

Originally Posted by Dave R

Perhaps they wanted more separation because of the impending storm. In a storm, two anchors, the way they are typically set in Braun Bay, are a liability. You'd be better off with a single, properly sized, bow anchor and a 10:1 scope. Last thing you want is the boat broadside to the wind tugging on two anchors sideways, especially if the bow anchor drags and presents the stern to the weather.

Dave...

The NHMP were essentially quoting the rulebook... their mission was to enforce the rafting rules and write warnings or violations. They never said you might want to get out of here or spread out before the storm hits...

That is particularly good advice on anchoring....

But given the 3-4' of water in Braun Bay, and its relatively protected area (from the wind - lots of tall trees) I dont think they were in any danger. If they removed the rear anchor and the other boats around them did not, then there is the potential for the boat to swing in the wind and cause a collision.

Woodsy

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by Woodsy

Dave...

The NHMP were essentially quoting the rulebook... their mission was to enforce the rafting rules and write warnings or violations. They never said you might want to get out of here or spread out before the storm hits...

That is particularly good advice on anchoring....

But given the 3-4' of water in Braun Bay, and its relatively protected area (from the wind - lots of tall trees) I dont think they were in any danger. If they removed the rear anchor and the other boats around them did not, then there is the potential for the boat to swing in the wind and cause a collision.

Woodsy

I kinda figured, that's why I wrote "perhaps". The rest of my post was meant solely to be educational. In your situation, I think I would have said "yup" and then ignored the MP and kept on doing what you were doing with the battery.