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From: Bryan Genez (no email)
Date: Sun Jan 02 2005 - 16:42:52 EST
Len den Besten wrote:
> I didn't mean to belittle anyones advice and surely
> not Bryans... :)
> I'm sorry if my writing gave that impression...
I certainly wasn't offended. If I've only learned one thing from my
experience, it's that I know very little. Almost everyone I meet adds to my
knowledge.
> You say you use a snubber to prevent the anchor coming
> loose in high windspeed. I think it only protects your
> material from hard shocks. When the chain is in a
> straight line due to wind or swell I expect the anchor
> to come loose in any case cause of the angle of the
> anchor-rode, even if you use a snubber.
Depends...on the type of anchor, the length of chain rode, the depth, the
bottom, etc.
> I think it would be nice to elaborate on this topic,
> even if it is discussed in previous threads.
> I'd like to know the various (?) views in this group
> about proper anchoring technique.
Well, that would take a book...in fact, there have been books written solely
devoted to anchoring. I really haven't much to add, except this. First,
know the bottom. Second, carry different anchors that will work in
different bottoms, and select the anchor that will work best. Third, select
type and length of rode appropriate to your conditions. The decision to use
multiple anchors (Bahamian, tandem, or fore-and-aft) may be dictated by the
weather or the specific environment (crowded anchorage, strong tidal
currents, etc.) Most of all, be flexible...what worked yesterday may not
work today.
One other suggestion: If you are in piloting waters, *ALWAYS* have an anchor
ready to deploy in an emergency. I've personally known boats that were
saved from imminent destruction because the skipper was smart enough to be
able to deploy an anchor within 30 seconds.
Re: Hand signals. Mine are fairly basic:
Index finger pointed up - ahead slow
Index finger pointed down - astern slow
Closed fist - stop
Arm extended - go in direction indicated (or anchor is tending in direction
indicated)
Palm down patting motion - slow down
Index finger twirling above head - anchor aweigh
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Best,
Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
Annapolis, MD
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