Anchoring Downwind and Variations

[Klaveness]

@Dutchie

Our grandfathers in the Navy had so their own manner of anchoring. What they did was to steam with the tide and or wind, whichever was stronger, put the helm hard over and just as the ship started to swing, let go the cable on the run on the inside of the turn. Then they ran out to the required length, set the stopper and allowed the anchor and cable to snub the ship round into the weather.

Here’s a short clip demonstrating how it’s done

@Kennebec_Captain

Let’s drop some lead on those mother…

Here is a training film intended to illustrate how using an anchor can shorten the turning radius.