When you stream a sea anchor, you should...

When you stream a sea anchor, you should...

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When you stream a sea anchor, you should make sure that the holding line is __________.

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When you stream a sea anchor, you should make sure that the holding line is __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Purpose of a sea anchor in heavy weather or loss of propulsion • How the angle of pull on the sea anchor affects its holding and the vessel’s motion • Effect of line length on the direction of strain (horizontal vs downward)

💭 Think About

• What are you trying to control or reduce when you stream a sea anchor—boat speed, heading, or depth? • If the line is very short, how will the pull on the sea anchor be directed relative to the water surface? If the line is much longer, how does that change the direction of the pull? • Which kind of pull (more downward vs more horizontal) will keep the sea anchor working properly in the water flow rather than trying to drag it under?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on the primary function of a sea anchor (it is not the same as a regular anchor). • Visualize the geometry between the bow, the line, and the sea anchor in the water for each choice. • Check which option best maintains a steady, horizontal drag in the water rather than risking the sea anchor collapsing or sinking.