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Picking your spot to anchor
Remember, your selection of anchor may depend on the type of bottom you encounter as some anchors work better in soft mud while others work better in hard sand. Once you have this done, check your anchor and rode to make sure the road is attached to the boat, that the shackle is secured, that your swivel if you have one has not corroded, and that your rode will flow freely when deployed. Check that there is no abrasion or chafe if you have a rope rode. Attach the trip line to the anchor and turn on the windlass if you have one before entering the anchorage.
Alex and Daria Blackwell are the authors of “Happy Hooking - The Art of Anchoring.” It covers every aspect of anchors and anchoring in a fun and easy to read format with lots of photos and illustrations. It is available from good chandleries, Amazon and on our publishing website. For more information on this subject or on anchoring in general, please see our book: Happy Hooking - the Art of Anchoring
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