The Adlard Coles Book of Anchoring

By: Bobby Schenk

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Paperback | 9 June 2011 | Edition Number 1

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This thoroughly modern take on an essential skill for anyone going to sea concentrates on the tackle needed for all types and sizes of boat, explains manual and hydraulic systems for handling anchors, and demonstrates with helpful photos and diagrams safe and efficient anchoring techniques in all conditions - wind, strong tide, shallow water, rocky bottoms and deep bays - all of which require particular techniques that are covered in detail to help the reader develop effective skills.

Once considered something of a black art, anchoring is coming back into vogue as a free alternative to paying costly marina fees to berth overnight. Being competent and confident at anchoring offshore also allows boaters to anchor off a peaceful beach, providing the ideal opportunity for the family to go swimming from the boat, fish, or just row round - a better distraction for the kids than searching the marina for an Internet cafe.

With detailed diagrams and instructive photographs of both sail and power boats of all sizes under anchor, this helpful guide takes the reader step-by-step through the entire anchoring process in a clear and helpful way.

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'With detailed diagrams and instructive photographs of both sail and power boats of all sizes under anchor, this helpful guide takes the reader step-by-step through the entire anchoring process in a clear and helpful way.' * All at Sea (March 2011) *
'Bobby Schenk has written a comprehensive work that is chock full of common sense, good tips and thorough explanations. A good buy.' * Sportsboat & RIB Magazine (April 2011) *
'the book is brimming with practical and well-constructed advice written in an accessible style that really shows Shenk's depth of knowledge and experience.' * Cruising Magazine (March 2011) *
'It is sure to contain lots of useful information for the average motorboater. it may even help you break free from the shackles of the marina and spend an idyllic night on the hook. If it achieves this just once it will have more than paid for itself. * Motor Boats monthly *
A good guide...; written in a down-to-earth conversational style by an author who has sailed the oceans of the world. * Little Ship *

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Acknowledgements	p. vi
Foreword	p. vii
The most important bit: how does an anchor work?	p. 1
The right anchor	p. 2
Anchoring gear	p. 5
Chain or rope?	p. 5
How much cable should there be?	p. 7
The chain locker	p. 9
Galvanised or stainless steel chain?	p. 11
How much chain has already been paid out?	p. 13
Mixed cables	p. 15
Anchor straps, lead anchor lines, wire rope	p. 17
The size of the anchoring gear	p. 18
How heavy should an anchor be?	p. 20
Which anchor?	p. 23
Fisherman	p. 24
CQR or plough anchor	p. 26
Bügel	p. 27
Danforth	p. 28
Fortress	p. 29
Jambo	p. 31
Bruce	p. 33
Patent anchor	p. 34
Brittany	p. 35
Spade	p. 36
What material should the anchor be made of?	p. 37
How many anchors?	p. 38
Anchor-chain connection	p. 39
Anchor-rope connection	p. 43
The windlass	p. 43
The pawl	p. 48
Anchoring manoeuvres	p. 51
Anchoring commands	p. 51
The tripping line	p. 53
Dropping anchor	p. 57
Where is the best place to anchor?	p. 59
Digging in the anchor	p. 63
How can dangerous jerks be avoided?	p. 65
Anchoring with shore lines	p. 69
Anchoring at a jetty with stern line (bow line)	p. 72
Using two anchors (anchoring with 'mobile' anchoring gear)	p. 75
Where should the mobile anchor be located?	p. 77
Anchoring in coral water	p. 82
Statutory regulations	p. 85
The anchor watch - is the anchor holding?	p. 86
Weighing anchor	p. 88
Breaking out the anchor	p. 90
Anchor tangles	p. 91
Anchoring in bad weather	p. 93
What to do when the windlass fails	p. 94
What to do when the anchor cannot be broken out	p. 95
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