[C320-list] Anchoring tips?

[Paul Rickman]

Robert,

Make sure you check the charts, try to anchor in mud, sand, not rocks. 
Turn directly into the wind -- drop the anchor and put down 7 to 1 scope, 10 to 1 in
a blow. Just let the boat fall back trying to keep her into the wind by snubbing some
on the the rode. When you think the anchor is set, back down on it to get a good set.

Then watch to make certain you are drifting.

Here in the Chesapeake Bay, I try not to anchor out in the wind. Find a nice cove, creek etc.
You can search out some anchoring techniques on the WEB. 

Good luck.

Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina




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From: Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Mon, July 5, 2010 8:02:56 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Anchoring tips?

All:

We're going to have our first try at anchoring out overnight on our 320 this summer.  Vaughn Island (ME) is one of our stops next week as we work our way up to Yarmouth, ME for the clam festival.  Vaughn only has an anchor field  We understand the concept of anchoring (set the anchor, have enough scope out, etc.), but theory is one thing, experience another.  We'd welcome input from those who've 'been there, done that' with their 320.  We have a Delta 'Fast Set' anchor, along with about 30' of chain rode and 250' of line.

Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906