[Rhodes22-list] Deploying And Retrieving Anchor from Cockpit

[Rick Lange]

When you pull up the anchor from anywhere but the bow, regardless of where
the bitter end of the rode is attached, you will swing the boat abeam of
the waves.  This is an all too common cause of swamping and even capsizing
the boat.

If you raise or lower the anchor from anywhere other than the security of
sitting in the bow pulpit, you risk being pulled overboard.

Regards,

Rick Lange


On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 7:46 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Cary,
>
> I see this as an anchor deployment/retrieval method.  The anchor is still
> attached to the bow.
>
> I imagine that you still need to walk to the bow to tie/untie the anchor.
>
>
> Luis A. Guzmán II
> http://www.TropicalMinds.com
> 941 580-1577
>
> > On Oct 19, 2019, at 5:42 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > George, in my copy of " A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements for
> > Recreational Boats" Printed in RED INK it says DO NOT
> > Anchor from the stern. Then explains why this is a bad idea.
> >
> > On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 4:44 PM Gmorganflier <gmorgan.flier at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Rick,
> >>
> >> I’m totally new to boating and have been out on my R22 only four times.
> Can
> >> you tell me why the Coast Guard would object to this method of anchor
> >> deployment? Is there a recommended study guide I could access to learn
> >> about
> >> their rules. I’ve found info on the required safety equipment, but don’t
> >> recall seeing any regulations on anchors.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> George
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
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> >>
>
>