Mapping Woes

This is where I anchored in Solomon's the other night. Google maps thinks I was anchored on land. I've been let down by internet mapping the past few days (see my earlier post about Walmart). Also tried to anchor in a well marked creek, both on the charts and with daymarks and a sea wall in real life. A fisherman on his way in at the same time stopped and warned me that there were no depths in the creek. I told him that was ok, because I only drew 18 inches. However, as I was half way down the channel entrance, I ran aground. I decided the best course of action would be to reverse and find somewhere else to anchor for the night.

I've had a mixed bag of anchorages so far. I need to figure out what makes a good anchorage. Halyards banging and bouncing up and down do not make for a good night's sleep. When I figure it out, I'll let you know. I think it will have something to do with getting as far up a creek as I can and surrounding myself with tall trees.