How to Anchor 10 Tips to Anchor Well

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Whether you sail a yacht or use a powerboat, being able to anchor securely is a critical skill. Here we hope to help.

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Broken down into ten steps, we have:

1. Find a quiet spot
2. Find a great bottom
3. Communicate quietly
4. Drop smoothly
5. Drop plenty of chain
6. Test well
7. Use a snubber/bridle
8. When to use a Kedge / Secondary Anchor
9. Reduce Anchor Drag & Swing
10. Motor Forward to Lift Anchor

Remember, in tidal areas your anchor ratio can change greatly. So be well aware of your tidal range and high/low times. Tides will be covered in future episodes.

Contents
00:00 Intro
01:41 Find Your Spot
03:16 Communication Tips
04:38 The Drop


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