Mediterranean long lines anchoring is one of the most important mooring techniques in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean. This video explains the process step by step.
In this video you will learn:
- How to evaluate a bay for shore-line mooring suitability
- Proper anchor placement in steep depth contours
- Preparing and organizing long stern lines (shore lines)
- Using the dinghy safely to pass lines ashore
- Crew roles and communication during the maneuver
- Engine handling and boat positioning under control
- Securing to rocks or trees without damaging equipment
- Final adjustments to avoid yawing and anchor dragging
This is a fundamental Mediterranean anchoring technique used across Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean, essential for bareboat charter skippers and offshore sailors operating in anchorages without docks.