Great anchoring advice! My tip to anyone as well, whether grabbing a mooring or anchoring: if you're running forward or aft (as opposed to walking at a cruiser-relaxed pace), you're doing it wrong. A lot of the skill comes from letting the natural forces, like weight of the chain and weight of the boat, do all the work for you! Lol, the truly advanced have a glass of wine or a margarita while they do it (depending on the latitude ).
Great anchoring advice! My tip to anyone as well, whether grabbing a mooring or anchoring: if you're running forward or aft (as opposed to walking at a cruiser-relaxed pace), you're doing it wrong. A lot of the skill comes from letting the natural forces, like weight of the chain and weight of the boat, do all the work for you! Lol, the truly advanced have a glass of wine or a margarita while they do it (depending on the latitude ).
Great advice! We had better stay away from the margaritas and wine until we are securely anchored 🙈