[Rhodes22-list] Playing at Anchor

[Robert Quinn]

 I'm sure that there are more folks out there with more experience than I, 
but I must say that the experts (e.g., Chapman Piloting, Annapolis Book of 
Seamanship, American Sailing Association, US Sailing, Practical Sailor, etc. 
to name a few) would tell you that a "light" anchor on an all rope rode is 
really not the way to go.  For lunch or a quick stop you can get away with a 
lot as long as you are alert and paying attention, but for overnight in 
tidal waters or areas where the winds shift and a storm may brew (I think 
that includes most waters) you need a lot more. There is literally tons of 
information out there to guide you in your choice of anchor and rode.

Bob on the "NoKaOi"

> Bill Effros wrote:
>> ...  The all-line rode,
>> combined with a lightweight modern
>> anchor, is totally safe, and highly
>> reliable.
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