Tips For Anchoring 5.8.1

5.8.1 TIPS FOR ANCHORING
Remember: the wind or tide will move your boat around the anchor; you should allow a 360-degree area for movement.
Pick a spot upwind from where you wish to end up (once you set anchor, you will drift downwind).
Calculate the amount of rode needed to set anchor (rode = 7 to 10 x water depth).
Ready rode in a fashion that will allow the anchor to release smoothly to the bottom; ensure that no feet or equipment are entangled in the rope.
Slowly lower the anchor from the bow, rather than the stern, to avoid capsizing or swamping.
When the anchor has hit bottom - and sufficient rode is given out - give a solid pull to set the anchor.
Secure the line to a bow cleat. Never tie the line to the stern: the additional weight could bring on water.

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[BoaterExam]

@Capnwabbit Great point. Setting the anchor is an important step. And although we don’t visualize it fully, it's a important to either set the anchor by pulling on it or using the engine by backing down on the anchor with idle reverse. Remember, once the anchor is firmly set, use reference points (landmarks) to make sure you are not drifting and check these points frequently.

[Capnwabbit]

The words were good but the cartoon showed the classic error of simply lowering the anchor to the bottom and then tying off. I was hoping for something to show my father in law to stop him from doing exactly that!

[memoryfull21]

pls upload vid on tip anchoring for big vessel.thank you nice vid