I went out in the boat again yesterday and made another newbie mistake.

We decided to pull up to a spot known locally as "boat beach".
Saw lots of other boats pulled up there so I picked a spot just a little down the beach and went in and set the anchor up on the sand.

After just a few minutes I realized that with the tide dropping my boat was getting stuck, tried to move it but it was already too late.

Fortunately, a very kind gentleman, noticed my situation and offered his help. I tied my 3/8" dock lines from my transom tie down to his stern cleat. As he pulled with his boat, I pushed from the sand. Then the line snapped. That's when I realized that the heavy 3/4" rope I usually bring wasn't in the hatch where I keep it.

We try again, this time with my anchor rope, which is 1/2" I think.
It held up much better and this time the boat starts moving and is back floating again.

So I learned another thing or two. Keep a good tow rope "with" you, and be carefull about beaching when the tide is dropping. :smash:

A critical lesson learned! whether clamming, flats fishing, or just beaching for a day of fun...

Funny, if I bought a boat there are several here that would probably stage an intervention for the safety for my family.
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I believe you, but so many of you guys just love the things, that I figure it's something I have to do in this life! I can't even begin to describe the enjoyment I've got from my kayak, I imagine this will be the same. This is all hopes and dreams for me at this point though!