Which is the BEST action to take if your...

Which is the BEST action to take if your...

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Which is the BEST action to take if your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind?

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Which is the BEST action to take if your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Anchoring in heavy weather and how scope (length of cable) affects holding power • Differences between a sea anchor and a regular anchor on the bottom • Hazards of using a stern anchor when it is windy or there is a strong current

💭 Think About

• When an anchor is dragging in strong wind, what change can you make that most increases the horizontal pull along the bottom and the anchor’s holding power? • In strong wind, do you generally want the boat’s swing to be more restricted or more free around a single anchor? Why? • Which options might actually increase the risk of the anchor breaking out further or the vessel sheering badly?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify how scope ratio (length of cable vs. depth of water) affects holding power of a conventional anchor. • Consider the intended use of a sea anchor (drogue) versus a bottom anchor on chain/rope. • Think about risks of fouling anchors or putting the vessel in a dangerous alignment to wind and sea when choosing among these options.