A fouled anchor on another boats anchor or chain is a common mishap in busy or small ports where no fixed moorings are available. If that’s the case, confusion takes over in the port, and if you’re to blame all eyes will be on you. Let’s see the available options: The problem lies on the […]

The proper technique for setting a single anchor can be broken down into four phases of action: the choose drop location, the drop, dropping speed, and final check. Follow these steps each time you anchor, and you give your anchor the best chance of setting and holding your boat. Choose Drop Location The Drop Dropping […]

In Europe, backing up is BIG. So big that many magazines’ new-boat reviews rate each vessel’s ability to handle under power-in reverse. The reason? Mooring Mediterranean-style–deploying an anchor off the boat’s bow and tying stern lines to a town quay–is de rigueur when sailing in Mediterranean and other European cruising grounds. In high season, with […]