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Sailing Checklist - Anchoring

Different conditions call for different anchoring strategies. This list reviews the primary types of anchors and some anchoring techniques that may prove useful in different situations. It is important to note the different forces that you will be dealing with prior to setting your anchor. Remember that the tide and the wind do not always agree, and that with different tide and wind directions anchoring can become more complicated. Pay attention to the way these forces are acting on the boats in the anchorage prior to setting your anchor. Once again, preparation is the key to success. Have your anchor and rode ready when entering the anchorage, study the situation carefully, then set the anchor and get the grill ready!

1. Anchor Types
   • Bruce
   • Plow
   • CQR
   • Danforth
2. Anchor Rode
   • Scope
   • Chain / Line
3. Anchoring Techniques
   • Single Anchor
   • Double Anchor
   • Bahamian
   • Med Moor

The information presented in this sailing checklist is that which has been collected over years of boating experience. The information presented here, including the medical information, is not intended as professional advice; rather, it is a starting point for your own thinking and organization.
Copyright © 1996, Chuck and Chris Hanson