[Rhodes22-list] anchoring

[elle]

Yes, Joe...thanks for the input..Slim's input as a user of a Delta is important..... .a serious length of chain is also part of my anchoring scheme...(at least, as much as I can carry...;^)  

elle

We can't change the angle of the wind....but we can adjust our sails.

1992 Rhodes 22   Recyc '06  "WaterMusic"   (Lady in Red)


--- On Tue, 9/16/08, Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net> wrote:

> From: Joe Babb <joe.babb at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Rhodes22-list]  anchoring
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 8:05 AM
> Elle,
> Sounds like Slim's got the answer.   He has experience
> with the Delta 
> and says it is good in weeds.  As far as anchor rode goes,
> I'm gonna 
> stick with a short length of chain between anchor and nylon
> because the 
> chain helps hold the anchor at a good angle to dig in. 
> Lots of tests by 
> folks like Practical Sailor magazine back that up. 
> That's usually what 
> a kellet is used for if you have to anchor with short
> scope, to hold the 
> anchor at a better angle.
> Best,
> Joe
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