Dragging anchor is no fun. At best, you end up on deck in less than ideal conditions — often the middle of the night and/or a squall. At worst, there’s boat damage and injury to people.
By always anchoring as if we know it’ll blow 50, we’re ready for the times it does. Here, I tell how we do it.
Links:
Mantus Anchor (Amazon)
Mantus Chain Hook for 1/4″ chain (Amazon)
Sena Bluetooth headsets (Amazon) Update: This set is different from the ones I own. But it’s the latest version and a little less money!)
Prefer to read? Anchoring for 50
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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