Overnight Anchoring in San Diego Bay – Relaxing on the Hook

Most humans constantly strive to make their lives easier, thus hoping to make their lives happier. Although it is the hope that modern technology will help achieve this, the evidence seems to be to the contrary. Although certainly offering many benefits, our fast-paced society seems to drive us faster and faster. How can we slow down and relax?

San Diego Boat ToursOne answer to this is to reflect on the words of Henry David Thoreau, written over 150 years ago:

As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.

A simple way to get away from it all, at least for a short time, and experience the life that Thoreau was advocating, is to spend the night anchoring, or as boaters say “On the Hook.” It is incredible relaxing – and by turning your cell phone off, you have the opportunity to really get away from it all and back to nature.

There is a new term “Staycation” that may be applied to this. As fuel prices continue to increase and the economy slumps, more people are staying close to home. Having the advantage of living in San Diego gives you an incredible opportunity to take advantage of our region’s natural beauty.

There are many places to anchor for the night in San Diego Bay and experience the peacefulness that the ocean has to offer. Probably this author’s favorite is Glorietta Bay, on the bay side of the Hotel Del. It is so peaceful during a summer night! You will see the Coronado Bridge in the background as you gaze back toward San Diego. Looking forward, toward the ocean, you will view the Hotel Del lit up, reminding you of a Russian city with its spires. The water is calm, and there is usually a gentle breeze blowing.

A few of the larger tour boats slip quietly by with a few hundred strangers on board who are trying to experience the peace that you have found. This is hard to do with the frenetic pace of the guests on board the behemoth. In a few seconds it is gone and you are left alone with the gentle lapping of the waves on your hull.

Anchoring at night is wonderful relaxation that really needs to be experienced to be truly appreciated.

Reserve a yacht to experience it for yourself.