Sailing things right

General change of plans.

Since I got the job the plan was to tie to the pier and work. I even got the quote from the marina about the price and they told me an insane, but acceptable in my situation sum.

But when a couple of days ago I sent an email to the marina about my arrival I found that management decided to raise the price for another 20% just because they can.

That became completely unacceptable, so I had to change plans ASAP.

Long story short: I've decided to spend half of my money on a very-very good anchor and go to the well-protected anchorage and stay there until the autumn.

By manufacturer's calculations, I bought an oversized unit. They recommended 20kg, but I took 25.

By their assurance their recommendations are very conservative and that 20kg anchor could hold my boat in the winds up to 50 knots (~100km/h). But with the oversized one I'll be fine up to 75-80kn. That's a first-grade hurricane. Should be fine. Hoping to never know that by experience.

So, greetings are welcome. Finally, I'll be able to anchor anywhere, giving no shit to the forecasted winds.

A long raw footage of the anchor exchange from the old shitty one to the new gorgeous is in the first comment. :)