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Basic anchoring

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Basic anchoringA conceptual anchoring sequence: assess depth, water-level change, bottom, wind, current, swing room and hazards; lower the anchor under control; pay out rode, set, verify holding and monitor position.1ASSESSSITE2LOWERCONTROLLED3PAY OUT +SET4VERIFY +MONITOR
Basic anchoringA conceptual anchoring sequence: assess depth, water-level change, bottom, wind, current, swing room and hazards; lower the anchor under control; pay out rode, set, verify holding and monitor position.1ASSESS SITE + SWING2LOWER UNDER CONTROL3PAY OUT + SET4VERIFY + MONITOR
Do not hardcode one universal scope ratio; required scope depends on the vessel, rode, conditions and manufacturer guidance.

Before anchoring:

assess depth

account for tide and expected water-level change

assess bottom

assess wind and current

calculate swing room

identify nearby vessels and hazards

prepare anchor and rode

Then:

lower the anchor under control

pay out an appropriate amount of rode

set the anchor

verify holding

monitor position

Do not hardcode one universal scope ratio.

Required scope depends on:

rode type

depth

bow height

weather

current

bottom

anchor type

manufacturer recommendations

available swing room

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