perfect execution, the anchor set may not be right. It’s a mark of experience, not embarrassment, if you have to re- anchor because the first try puts you too close to a neighbor. That is, unless you’re backing down at five knots to “set the hook.”


Communication – adapting the


no stare down policy doesn’t mean being naive to boats maneuvering nearby. Tacit communication such as a friendly wave conveys a more pleasant atmosphere. They are also the “ice- breaker” before having to tell the new neighbor that they may be too close, or anchored over a coral head, etc. The flip side is also true when new to the neighborhood. We’ve had times when the anchor was slow to set and we get to the edge of our comfort zone with neighbor proximity. It’s easy enough to call on the VHF or dingy over to ask them if they are okay with the separation or not. Why start off on the wrong course with someone that could be a sailing friend later? Who’s watching – do you intend


to stand anchor watch during the entire time anchored? Usually not. So in the somewhat precarious state of being anchored, observant neighbors may notice a problem with your boat before you do. Then the question is will they tell you or help? We stumbled on a situation of people watching, and joking, about a boat dragging fast with an unaware crew aboard. The crew was not a favorite, but spectator “non- help” was appalling. There’s no excuse for not alerting the crew, but it shows the connection between behavior and perceived relationship. Besides getting settled well is


peace of mind at night. If settling into a crowded anchorage was challenging during the day, it is way more so at night. More so still when people don’t use an anchor light, even though it’s required and common sense. It’s scary how often this is ignored. Perhaps it’s out of concern for draining the batteries, but LED anchor lights use very little power. The cost of an LED bulb is nothing compared to a collision. Due to the number of boats zipping by at all hours, we’ve purchased inexpensive solar powered LED garden lights for additional bow and stern lighting. Being safely anchored requires accounting for no less than a mess of


variables. Maintaining the gear that you have is also important. If you have an anchor windlass, when was the last time you serviced it? The combination of dissimilar metals, an electric motor, and salt water/spray make for a bad combination, unless you don’t mind raising the anchor and chain by hand. And just as the bitter end should always be attached to the boat, anchoring is about being a good student more than being an expert.


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Tacit communication such as a friendly wave conveys a more pleasant atmosphere. They are also the “ice-breaker” before having to tell the new neighbor that they may be too close, or anchored over a coral head, etc.


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