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These articles show you how to choose marine anchors and ground tackle and the best way to use them.

You will also find articles on unique anchoring techniques and how to use boat anchors in an emergency.

Boat Anchoring Secrets - How to Choose the Best Anchor Chain
Boat Anchoring Secrets - How to Choose the Best Anchor Chain Do you use the correct size, length and weight of anchor chain for boat anchoring? Are you sure that you are getting the best bang for your hard earned dollars on this expensive piece of vital cruising gear? Read on for some top tips gathered from veteran cruisers from around the world . . . keep reading
Boat Anchoring Secrets - How to use the Magic of the Riding Sail
Boat Anchoring Secrets - How to use the Magic of the Riding Sail Does you small cruising boat always lie steady as a rock at anchor? Or does she tend to wander back and forth like a restless mare in a corral? Use the little-known secret power of the riding sail to keep your small cruising boat under control . . . keep reading
Boat Anchoring Secrets - Rig a Sentinel to Boost Holding Power!
Boat Anchoring Secrets - Rig a Sentinel to Boost Holding Power! How many times have you found yourself in a boat anchoring situation with not enough swing room? Or maybe there's a blow coming and you want to boost your holding power--without the hassle of a second anchor. Follow these five easy steps for a little-known method used to anchor boats for centuries . . . keep reading
Sailboat Anchor Secrets - Rig an Emergency Break-Away Buoy
Sailboat Anchor Secrets - Rig an Emergency  Break-Away Buoy What would you do if you were dragging your sailboat anchor? You've already veered the anchor rode with no success! Now what, skipper? Put this simple, effective emergency break-away system into effect every time you anchor. It could save your ground tackle, your small cruising sailboat, and your life! . . . keep reading
How to Use the Magic of Warping with Your Sailboat Anchor
How to Use the Magic of Warping with Your Sailboat Anchor Have you ever been anchored overnight and awakened the next day to find the wind or current in the wrong direction for a smooth exit? Once you raise sail, you will need to tack out of the crowded anchorage. But there's a much simpler way that will put you in complete control--without having to start your engine! Follow these seven simple steps to success . . . keep reading
Learn How to Sail a Boat Better - How to Anchor Under Sail Alone
Learn How to Sail a Boat Better - How to Anchor Under Sail Alone Would you have the skills to anchor your small cruising sailboat under a single sail? If you want to learn how to sail a boat better, you will want to practice this skill often. Use these easy methods to boost your sailing skipper-skills to a new level! . . . keep reading
Does Your Marine Anchor Size Match Your Small Cruising Boat?
Does Your Marine Anchor Size Match Your Small Cruising Boat? Did you choose your marine anchor size from a generic catalog table or a more realistic "plow anchor baseline" table? Better read on to make sure you've chosen the right anchor size based on your cruising boat's unique characteristics . . . keep reading
Use a Chain Stopper for Safe Sailboat Anchor Rode Handling
Use a Chain Stopper for Safe Sailboat Anchor Rode Handling Are you planning on long distance cruising in the near future? Did you know that a tiny device up at the bow can save you lots of effort when every time you use your sailboat anchor? Read on for more about this "most forgotten" sailing gear. . . . keep reading
Launch Your Marine Anchor from Your Cockpit - Five Easy Steps!
Launch Your Marine Anchor from Your Cockpit - Five Easy Steps! If you are anything like me, you're always looking to make short-handed sailing easier and more efficient. How many times have you found anchoring to be a handful for you and your sailing crew? Once you try cockpit anchoring, you'll be hooked for sure! . . . keep reading
Is Your Sailboat Anchor Ground Tackle System Up to the Test?
Is Your Sailboat Anchor Ground Tackle System Up to the Test? When was the last time you made a careful inspection of your sailboat anchor ground tackle? Will it hold your small cruising boat when the wind increases, shifts 180 degrees, or in poor holding ground? Make sure these seven tips are on your "check-now" list today! . . . keep reading
(V) Will Your Boat Anchoring Spot Be Safe and Sound ?
How can you choose the best boat anchoring spot for overnight anchoring? Could you leave in the middle of the night in an emergency in complete safety? . . . keep reading
Is Your Marine Anchor Ready to Set in an Emergency?
Can you get your marine anchor over the side in less than 10 seconds? Have you checked your anchor rode and all the links that make or break . . . keep reading
Five Fast Methods to Clear a Fouled Marine Boat Anchor
Marine boat anchors sometimes snag another anchor or get stuck in mud, clay, sand, rock or coral. Use these five powerful secrets to . . . keep reading
How to Sail through an Anchorage in Five Easy Steps
Are you still a bit hesitant to sail through a crowded anchorage? Is there an easy way to do this in a safe, seamanlike manner? . . . keep reading
Which Marine Anchor Will You Choose Tonight?
Suddenly, you're awake--you sense something wrong! You dash into the cockpit and find your boat drifting down onto the rocks! . . . keep reading
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