[password] nftpw4ps
[position] 09 01S 160 07.4E
[speed] 0kts
[heading] 256T
[status] Well we had a heck of a night last night. At 12.30am our anchor alarm went off. We are tied to a mooring here, and have been careful to make sure it is relatively secure. I dove the mooring a week ago, fixed the chain and 'thought' it was all good. The line broke, and we drifted off in a squall. FORTUNATELY we did not go on the reef and we managed to get things under control with the help of the two kids...as Sarah is still in the USA. So, single handing, with two kids in a squall with a drifting boat at night wasn't fun but the kids did GREAT in helping get the boat sorted out. We are all fine now, and I will be diving the mooring this AM to see exactly what failed. Regardless, we never trust moorings and prefer to anchor, but here is is challenging in 30-40M of water with lots of coral. Stay tuned as we find out more we will share our experience. One thing I will say...ALWAYS use your anchor alarm, even if you are on a mooring. It could save you from being on a reef...especially since you drift faster when a mooring breaks vs. generaly a slow drag on an anchor slipping....
[weather] wind 8-10kts W, partly cloudy, 26 degrees outside, 1006.5 baro

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