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How to use an anchor trip line, a bridle, a clothesline, or a kedge to make short stops in settled conditions convenient. 1 page with diagrams.
[Sail Magazine, September 2000]
Eleven different hand and arm signals that can help communication between the bow and the helm during anchoring.
[SailNet, 15 July 2002]
For those who like checklists, compare yours with these extensive equipment and procedure lists for anchoring or mooring, departure or arrival, on daysailing, overnight, or long-distance trips.
[Geoff Kuenning, Claremont, CA, USA]
Advice on laying multiple anchors for storm protection. Geared to the company′s attachment system but useful advice for anyone.
[Colligoengineering LLC, Mesa, AZ, USA]
A boat owner theorizes about the primary cause of a boat yawing at anchor and examines three methods for preventing it. Includes diagrams
[Arlyn's Catalina 250, USA]
Good principles and tips for defensive anchoring, with the author′s opinion about powered anchor windlasses.
[Take Her Sailing, Cypress, TX, USA]
A seven-step method for placing and setting anchors fore and aft without using the dinghy.
[Yandina Ltd., Beaufort, SC, USA]
Depending on how and where you are thinking of anchoring, the rules of the road place certain requirements on you. There are also light and sound signals required of a vessel aground.
[Ocean Navigator, 24 June 2003]
Tips for not getting a stern anchor rode in your propeller and, if you should, for getting it out.
[landlpardey.com, March 2001]
A hurricane in the Sea of Cortez clearly showed that all ground tackle is not created equal. The author surveyed 18 other boat owners about what anchors, rodes, snubbers, kellets, and chafing gear worked. 4 pages with photos.
[Cruising World, June 2005]
Hitting the man over board or MOB on the handheld GPS tracks the swing and ensures that the anchor is not dragging.
Judy Rouse
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