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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
The Complete Boat Anchoring System: Anchor, Chain, Windlass & Monitoring
A reliable anchoring system is much more than the anchor. Learn how the anchor, chain, rode, windlass, snubber, bow fittings and monitoring should work together—and where otherwise excellent systems can
When Is a Free Anchor Alarm App Enough—and When Should You Upgrade?
Free anchor alarm apps are a great starting point—easy to download, already in your pocket, and miles better than no alarm at all. But whether they’re enough depends entirely on
Is a €1,500 Anchor-Monitoring System Worth It?
A €1,500 anchor-monitoring system makes little financial sense for some boats and a great deal of sense for others. This practical guide compares the price with boat value, anchoring frequency,
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
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