[Rhodes22-list] Another Danforth question

[Rob Lowe]

I can see what I'm going to be practicing next time I'm on the boat.  Thanks
for a very informative discussion.

Rob Lowe
S/V Getaway


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald Lipton" <lipton at sprynet.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Another Danforth question


> So far (just 3 times anchoring) I have not had a problem with snarls.
> I agree that thinking ahead is crucial.  This was one of those learning
> experiences that drives the point home.  I really should have practiced
> anchoring and understood the procedures before ever getting into
> a situation where I had to anchor quickly.
>
> Ron
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christine Allison" <sailnut at asan.com>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:48 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Another Danforth question
>
>
> >
> > <  I now keep it in the lazarette with the
> > > chain and rode in a bag.>
> >
> > Can you coil your line so it will run free without snarl's?  I feed the
> > chain end of the rode from the rode tray in the bow, out the ventilator
> and
> > keep it shackled to the anchor.  I have done this for years and NEVER
had
> > the rode foul.
> >
> > Another point... most of the time things move slowly on a sailboat.  If
> you
> > suspect the possibility of a hazardous situation coming get set up
before
> > the immediate MUST is at hand.  I always try to think out my options
when
> a
> > challenging situation is in the offing.
> >
> > Richard Smith
> >
> > >
> >
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