A look into our anchor selection & anchoring process!
Our next huge challenge is the Northwest Passage this summer. More info: http://www.alluringarctic.com
Further reading/references for anchors/anchoring:
sv Panope anchor testing videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1Fn_m9nfcf4asEG_bulHA
sv Amanda Anchor Rode Calculator:
https://svamanda.dk/anchor/intro
Rocna Scope vs Catenary:
https://kb.rocna.com/kb/Scope_vs_catenary
Klemheist knot (to quickly tie a loop to anchor chain):
https://www.animatedknots.com/klemheist-knot
Icicle hitch (to tie snubber to anchor chain):
https://www.animatedknots.com/icicle-hitch-knot-end-method
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00:00 Settling the Debate
00:28 The modern anchors
01:38 The BAD anchors
04:12 Making the ultimate choice
07:32 How many anchors & the best BACKUP anchor?
09:56 How we anchor
14:35 Protecting your windlass
15:10 How to PROPERLY set the anchor
19:10 Our super SIMPLE & effective snubber setup
22:24 A special trick!
24:26 The Best anchor alarm apps
26:53 SPECIAL feature: Anchor riding sail
29:13 Catenary and how it does NOT work
34:39 CHAIN selection
37:47 Swivels are useless?
39:07 Windlass
40:03 Chain stoppers are useless?
42:36 Our Northwest Passage Plans!