[Public-List] Ettiquette at anchor?

[Randy Katz]

Greetings, 'Bergers,

Gordon's story below reminded me of a concern we're always a bit unsure
about. We seem plagued by noisy generators on nearby boats, as I'm sure
others have experienced. Watmough Bay on south Lopez Island, WA., a couple
of weeks ago--Nearly all sailboats, ah, nice and quiet. Until another
sailboat-- :( --with its gen exhaust pointed right at us starts ripping
away... for 2 hours around dinner time.

I'm an adult, I can figure these things out, but I'm curious about the
response of others. Does one dare ask to the skipper how long such an
intrusion is expected to continue, by way of giving a hint? Is it
preferable to pull up anchor and move? Is it best even so to adopt a zen
attitude and endure till the end? When will modern electrical management
systems, LEDs, etc. become pervasive enough to reduce gen use? Not in my
lifetime, I'm afraid.

And then sometimes at 7 in the morning, too!

We often anchor far off from other vessels knowing this problem will come
up. We go to the beautiful places for peace and quiet, not for listening to
engines running on and on.

Any experiences or suggestions would be welcomed.

Many Thanks,
Randy Katz
#249 Simple Gifts
Seattle/Bellingham, WA



Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 11:04:10 -0400
From: Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
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Subject: [Public-List] Cruising...
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So there we were on Friday morning? the usual tornado that are my business
ventures seemed under control? so we decided to make it a long weekend and
escape up the coast in the boat.

We loaded up with ice, food, treats and a ginger beer called ?Crabby?s?
we?ve become addicted to.

Severn Sound was under dead calm conditions so we motored away without
remorse about not sailing.  At 5.8 knots we got up to our favourite
anchorage in 2.5 hours.   Ya, it?s not sailing, but on the other hand
serious lounging at anchor...