Day Skipper revision module 3 of 17

Anchorwork

Anchoring considerations and characteristics of different anchor types.

Considerations when anchoringCharacteristics of different anchor types

4 guided lessons · 18 practice questions · 13 flashcards

3 outcomes · self-guided revision
  • Choose an anchoring position that remains viable through the expected wind, stream and water-level changes, with sufficient depth, approach, escape, holding potential and swinging room.
  • Recognise common yacht-anchor geometries and evaluate the complete installed anchor, rode, fittings and recovery arrangement without assuming one design is best everywhere.
  • Brief, lower, lay and set an anchor under control, calculate a starting cable length from maximum bow-to-seabed depth, and verify the result with more than one position cue.

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