[Rhodes22-list] anchor off the stern

[Bill Effros]

Art,

Do you have any photos of this, or more complete description?

I have read about this technique, used to reduce hunting while at anchor 
by aiming the bow into the current and overpowering the wind, or vice versa.

Bill Effros

Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> Joe,
> I deploy the anchor off the stern but have it attached from the bow cleat.  I use an extra block and line for anchor in and out, entirely under control from the stern - just easier for me.
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
>   
>> From: Joseph Hadzima <josef508 at yahoo.com>
>> Sent: Oct 30, 2006 9:23 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] anchor off the stern
>>
>> Hello Art & Bill
>>
>> Is there a specific advantage of droping anchor off the
>> stern rather than the bow?  My sailing experience is mostly
>> on the Chesapeake, Long Island Sound, Bays in RI, and
>> Rivers off the Chesapeake.  I like the bow pointing into
>> the wind on rough nights.
>>
>> Does sailing on a lake make the difference?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> joe/hadz.
>>
>>
>> --- "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> Philip,
>>> I use a bin under the cockpit seats.  A hole in the bin
>>> bottom to drain water is advised.  To me a 10" high bin
>>> with lid would be perfect, although am still searching
>>> Wal-Marts for the perfect container.  They are either too
>>> small, skinny, or shallow.  Like Bill, I prefer dropping
>>> an anchor off the stern.
>>> Art
>>>
>>>       
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