Emergency Anchoring From Sailing Checklist
Emergency Anchoring From Sailing Checklist
- Pick an upwind / up current spot to drop the hook
- Check for room to lee in case you drag
- Have the anchor locker open, safety off, anchor weight shifted forward, ready to go over
- Assign someone to announce situation on VHF and keep watch
- Have sound producing device ready for emergency signals
- Quickly roll the jib as you come into the wind
- Drop anchor
- Drop main before it sails you forward over your anchor
- Watch very carefully to see if you are holding since you can’t back down on your anchor
I Don’t Go Anywhere Without:
- North American Rescue CAT tourniquets.
- PierShare to rent your dock out or rent a dock.
- BoatUS for your boat towing insurance! Code: “HEWAF88”
- Thank you Bill for being the Best Sailing Partner EVER!
