Ok Escapees, sorry for the nautical jargon, but we have really tried to keep it to a minimum.
We’ve been asked to explain a mooring ball. A mooring is a permanent anchor with a float, or ball, on top. They are put in place by a marina or town, and together they’re called a mooring field. A boat can tie up to a mooring instead of dropping its own anchor.
This is our current set-up for mooring. The ball, or float is in the upper left, which is securely anchored to the bottom. Attached to the ball is a pendant, attached to the pendant ring is our bridle, each line is led to different hulls in a catamaran to settle the motion.
This allows the town or marina to pack in more boats and of course, charge money.
Today we press on.
Your responses are appreciated.
good luck I hope today goes better
Jack – I feel like reading your blogs is very instructional and informational. you clearly have passion about sailing. I am definitely living vicariously through your travels. I can’t wait to come home from school and read your latest installments. Love you lots. Anita