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Some reasons for having a readily-deployable stern anchor, and tips on how to stow it.
[landlpardey.com, September 2001]
How to deploy a second anchor, either by motoring up beside the first, or laying the second with the dinghy.
[SailNet, 28 November 2001]
Techniques for anchoring when you can′t swing, including the Mediterranean Moor, the Bahamian Moor, and anchoring fore-and-aft.
[SailNet, 21 September 2002]
An active yacht club′s manual for learning to sail and using the club′s boats. Includes good introduction (no pictures) to one- and two-anchor sets and retrievals in heavily tidal waters.
[Washington Yacht Club, USA]
A small-boat cruiser describes the anxiety and dangers of precarious anchorages and offers a way to get a good nigh′t sleep.
[48º North, March 2005]
Account of a stranding on coral will sensitize you to the need for kedging skills. Includes eight tips on using a kedge anchor effectively.
[SailNet, 18 July 2003]
Short summary written for river sailors. Covers choice of anchor and rode, scope, swing circles, etc.
[Ottawa River Sailing Page, USA]
The author designs the best anchoring arrangement for a storm, and discusses chain -v- Nylon, number of anchors, chafing gear, snubber lines, deployment, and the advantages of a bow eye. 3 pages with diagrams
[Sail Magazine, November 2001]
How to reduce rolling at anchor when conditions place swell at right angles to wind. 4 pages with photos and diagram.
[PassageMaker, July 2003]
What to look out for when anchoring or mooring in the path of bad weather. 2 pages
[Sail Magazine, May 2002]
The technical nomenclature for having someone else do the dirty work for you is known as rafting.
Michelle Potter
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