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Frank,
There are many ways to know. In a lot of areas the bottom type is indicated
on your chart. Chart #1 (free at many NOAA retailers) should have a
legend that explains how to interpret some of the obscure abbreviations.
Look
around the shore line where you are anchoring. It will usually be an
indication
of the bottom type. beach=sand, swap=mud and so on. Keep in mind too, that
different regions of the coast have unique geological characteristics so even
if you don't know for sure what type of bottom you have start by assuming it
is what ever is most common to that area. Finally, when you have a failed
anchoring attempt retrieve the hook look at it. You may see soupy mud,
grass,
clay etc.
ken
www.vagare.com
In a message dated 12/23/03 5:54:21 AM, writes:
> This thread is very interesting, but a thought occurred to a neophyte like
> me. How do you know if the bottom's deep mud, sand, grass, etc? I mean
you
> probably know your local areas well, but how do you know if you cruise to
an
> area you've never been before?
>
> FrankB
> Kimmell, IN
>
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