Originally Posted by
GBR3068
Last questions for me I think on Seminar 1 before switching to Seminar 2…
1. After my experience in a blow at Drake's Bay, where I cut my anchor, is there anywhere not to moor? considering storm directions, strong trades, etc.
In general there is not too much worry in anchoring in Hanalei bay... there are exceptions, particularly during winter storms but for the most part it is a fairly protected roadstead.
2. I posted my experiences at Drake's Bay and as a result I'm considering, as in currently planning to, putting a length of maybe 30 ft 8-plait at the anchor end of my chain so I have something to absorb shock when I get to the end of the chain when weighing anchor. Any issues with coral?
No, not really... the anchorage area is mostly sand.
3. Can you get diesel at the gas station at the "top of the hill". I dont think I will be doing the back-and-forth with cans on an SUP but it would be good to know if I had to that I could get 5 gallons that would get me to a fuel dock either on Kauai or back in Honolulu
Yes, you can get diesel at the gas station in Princeville
4. What sort of stuff can you get "at the top of the hill" for the ride home. On a scale from small convenience store to supermarket?
as Intermission noted, there is a very well stocked local Foodland supermarket in the same complex as the Texaco