[Rhodes22-list] Anchor rode spaghetti

[Joe Babb]

hey John,
Seems like no matter what I do, the Anchor Rode Gnomes manage to tangle 
my anchor rodes in between uses.
I have taken lately to flaking the rode out on the deck bitter end first 
before dropping the anchor.  But I think I'm gonna try
the basket approach that Rummy mentioned for storage.  Only problem is 
that 150' of rope makes a pretty good size pile when I'm retrieving the 
anchor.
By the way, I've found a neat book on anchoring called "The Complete 
Book of Anchoring and Mooring" by Earl R. Hinz.  It's rather technical 
in the first part, but has much practical information.  We've been 
trying to master the flying fore and aft moor where we let go the stern 
anchor as we pull into a cove, then after coming to a stop we let go the 
forward anchor and I pull in some of the stern anchor rode and set the 
forward anchor.  Easier done than explained.  But it keeps us more in 
the middle of a small cove without the boat horsing around on one anchor.
Best,
Joe