How to Anchor Securely

Despite claims to the contrary, no single anchor design is best in all conditions. Boaters voyaging to areas where there is a specific type of bottom must carry an anchor(s) suitable for that bottom. For all but very small boats, we recommend that all boats carry at least two anchors.:

Store at least one anchor so that it can always be used immediately. Even the strongest anchor won't do you any good if you can't deploy it. Quickly deploying even a small anchor can keep you from going further aground.

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