How to Choose the Best Anchor for Your Boat: Anchor Designs, Seabeds and the Complete Setup
How to Choose the Best Anchor for Your Boat Ask five experienced sailors to name the best boat anchor and you may receive five different answers. One skipper has spent years anchoring in Mediterranean sand. Another regularly encounters weed. A third is crossing tidal rivers with frequent reversals. Their boats have different windage, bow rollers, […]
What Happens When the Wind Changes Direction at Anchor?
When the wind changes direction, your boat swings around its anchor and the direction of load on the anchor changes. Usually the anchor remains buried or turns and resets—but not always. Here is what happens below the surface and how to know when normal swinging has become anchor drag.
Best Anchorages in Greece and How to Stay Secure Overnight
Greece offers some of the most spectacular—yet challenging—cruising grounds in the world. Read on to discover Greece’s best anchorages and master the Mediterranean anchoring techniques you need to ensure you never have to worry about your boat dragging while you’re asleep or ashore.
How Much Anchor Chain Should You Let Out? A Practical Guide to Anchor Scope
Most boaters know the basic rule: let out enough chain so the anchor can dig in properly. But in real life, especially in crowded anchorages or deep Mediterranean bays, the decision is not always simple.
The Complete Boat Anchoring Setup: Essential Gear for Every Boater
A reliable boat anchoring setup is essential for safety, stability, and peace of mind on the water. This guide explores the key components of an effective anchoring system—from anchors and chain to shock absorption and modern monitoring tools—and how they work together to keep your boat securely in place. Whether cruising coastal waters or anchoring overnight, the right setup makes all the difference.