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Originally Posted by Peter B
Actually, I had to laugh at this, because Eric, you are right, the method is called the 'sailor's drop', or words to that effect, and I must say done properly it is very effective. I used it often back when we had yachts, and even now with Lotus I will sometimes use it as well...
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I was taught to sail downwind, throw the anchor over, let the sheets fly so the sails flapped, and wait for the boat to yank up head to wind as the anchor bit. Very dramatic, great fun.
Now, back to testing anchors, please.