Emergency Sailing off the Anchor Checklist
Emergency Sailing off the Anchor Checklist
- Assign someone to announce situation on VHF and keep watch
- Have sound producing device ready for emergency signals
- Raise main
- Gently, slowly sail forward, luffing as needed so you don’t overshoot your anchor
- Retrieve anchor
- Alert helmsperson that anchor is weighed
- Sail toward safety
- Raise jib
- Continue sailing
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!
