Hazard spot
Strait of Magellan and Beagle Channel
Williwaws off the mountains reach hurricane force in the side arms, often under a blue sky. The anchorage is chosen by wind direction, not by the view.
- Cause
- Strong katabatic winds
- Main season
- all year
- Position
- 53° 48,0' S 070° 30,0' W
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How the place works
In the Patagonian channels the williwaws fall from the mountains: gusts that hit the water at gale force out of calm and are gone within minutes. They are local, not in the forecast, and they come from any direction.
What breaks there
Anchored boats are knocked down or driven out of the bay. That is why boats here are not only anchored but also tied to trees and rocks with shore lines, often four lines to four sides.
What this means for your policy
Whether anchor damage is covered depends on whether the securing suited the area. In Patagonia suitable means anchor plus shore lines. Also settle how far salvage costs extend, because help here is days away.
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