Beaching from RIB

[paulb33]

Hi All,

Looking for tips on getting ashore when anchored off the beach.

We’ll be island hopping on the Galway Connemara coast again this year. We were beaching the RIB last summer...but the coves are a little small & rocky for this newbie (and his 7.4M boat [emoji15]). I’m probably an accident waiting to happen.

So, this years’ plan is to drop passengers and then anchor off shore. Most of the beaches have a steep shelf...so it’s not too far to swim. But, it’s the Atlantic.

Searching the forum, folks seem to use inflatable paddle boards, small tenders, etc. But, it occurred that I’m as well to have a cold dip than all the onboard hassle of an inflatable. I use a 3D tender to reach the hanging mooring....but that’s going to be just too big. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Winter wetsuit the best option? Please don’t say a smaller boat [emoji23]

Cheers,

Paul

[xpertski]

We use an inflatable kayak, anchor off shore, pump up kayak in bow area, drop off side and paddle ashore. Takes five minutes to inflate and similar to put away.

[paulb33]

Originally Posted by xpertski

We use an inflatable kayak, anchor off shore, pump up kayak in bow area, drop off side and paddle ashore. Takes five minutes to inflate and similar to put away.

Thanks!! Do you know what kayak it is specifically? Size etc would be helpful. I’m assuming it packs real small. Also, do you have a ladder?

[Pikey Dave]

Dry suit & a pair of fins

[paulb33]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Dry suit & a pair of fins

Hadn’t thought of swimming....yet staying dry. Will investigate: thanks!

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by paulb33

Hadn’t thought of swimming....yet staying dry. Will investigate: thanks!

You'll find a couple of good quality 100% Waterproof Drybag's help too..(not just for the longer swims)....but especially for Clothes/Shoes /Kit/Picnic stuff/Rations ect....and provide somewhere to stow/carry the Drysuits/Fins once ashore if you want to stretch you're legs and explore or take Lunch somewhere
Not a smaller Boat....but the other alternative is a smaller inflatable tender

[Dr. Hook]

Dry sack heaven as follows:-
https://www.lomo.co.uk/acatalog/Dry-Bag-Rucksacks.html


https://www.escape-watersports.co.uk/equipment/dry-bags

[charliee]

Last year there was some chats about using an Anchor Buddy Mooring Line, sold by Boatworld.
This is the link, I've tried one with success, that said it needs to be fairly calm and you need to keep an eye on the tide.
https://boatworld.co.uk/boats/anchor...y-mooring-line

[paulbrown22]

We just carried a roll up Avon Redstart dinghy with inflatable floor in our 6.2m RIB without an issue - we could even take the little outboard for it if we wanted!

Very easy/quick to pump up with an LVM or equivalent inflator, and meant we could get multiple people ashore in places where there is no easy landing.

[xpertski]

Originally Posted by paulb33

Thanks!! Do you know what kayak it is specifically? Size etc would be helpful. I’m assuming it packs real small. Also, do you have a ladder?

https://www.outdoorxl.co.uk/sevylor-...saAnsXEALw_wcB

This is what we use, it’s a Sevylor Pointer K2, you could get a K1 which would be smaller. It rolls up into a bag - not that small but small enough to fit nicely on the floor space in front of our console. Works for our needs [emoji106]

[Obsidian]

Originally Posted by charliee

Last year there was some chats about using an Anchor Buddy Mooring Line

I have done the same with a standard anchor chain...

Drop the anchor off the stern, motor in and drop everyone off (easier in a boat like mine as it has a ramp) and have someone take a decent length bow line and hold it steady. Shut everything down and join everyone on the beach, pay the bow line out and secure the end possibly using a kedge or ground spike.

The weight of the chain draws the RIB back into deeper water. As noted above you do need to keen an eye on the tide and weather, but you would with any kind of anchoring.

[paulb33]

Researching the kayaks and realise that our 3D Tender will pack up as small. Perhaps not as stable in the surf but probably should give this a go first. Bought a folding Waveline ladder to facilitate. Now looking into pumps. Pumps.. so many different pumps [emoji33]

[Gobuchul]

Dry suit & a pair of fins

Thats what I do.

I bring the boat into the shallows, lift the engine and jump over. Then I walk the boat in as close as possible, my passengers jump off and then I anchor the boat off. Anchor already prepped RTG.

On a rising tide I anchor it as close as possible.

I also carry a 1 tonne cargo strap and a carabiner, which clips onto the the back d ring and I can climb over the transom quite easily.

[Simonh66]

Originally Posted by charliee

Last year there was some chats about using an Anchor Buddy Mooring Line, sold by Boatworld.
This is the link, I've tried one with success, that said it needs to be fairly calm and you need to keep an eye on the tide.
https://boatworld.co.uk/boats/anchor...y-mooring-line

Thats the beast i was trying to rember! Ill grab one now while i have the info

Thanks

[paulb33]

Originally Posted by Simonh66

Thats the beast i was trying to rember! Ill grab one now while i have the info

Thanks

This device is interesting. But should I be concerned about anchoring bow to the beach? Also, how effective will the anchor set on a piece of bungee?

[Adam and Hayley]

What's an Anchor Buddy?


click on the above link

[Orwell boy]

Originally Posted by xpertski

https://www.outdoorxl.co.uk/sevylor-...saAnsXEALw_wcB

This is what we use, it’s a Sevylor Pointer K2, you could get a K1 which would be smaller. It rolls up into a bag - not that small but small enough to fit nicely on the floor space in front of our console. Works for our needs [emoji106]

blimey you know how to live ,i bought one from lidl last week for £39.99,perfect for the job !!

[xpertski]

Originally Posted by Orwell boy

blimey you know how to live ,i bought one from lidl last week for £39.99,perfect for the job !!

Haha I didn’t pay that mind, paid much much less - bought it years ago for actual kayaking, it just doubles up for the RIB[emoji106] for just the job the Lidl one would be fine and much cheaper, think I’ve seen those when they have been on sale, similar to other brands that are nearer £100 - think Sevylor do one similar that they sell around £150

[xpertski]

Something like this ...

[Bigplumbs]

Originally Posted by charliee

Last year there was some chats about using an Anchor Buddy Mooring Line, sold by Boatworld.
This is the link, I've tried one with success, that said it needs to be fairly calm and you need to keep an eye on the tide.
https://boatworld.co.uk/boats/anchor...y-mooring-line

I second the Anchor Buddy. This is what they are for. I have one and they work well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh3U1ae4D5I