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Old 06-23-2016, 10:51 PM   #15
Peter B
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City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
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Originally Posted by bayview View Post
I have been anchoring in many boats, sail and power for a long time and always considered it the most pleasant way to stop for the night. Put it down, back down on it to make sure it holds then your are done. If it doesn't set move to a different place or use a different anchor if you have one. Most of the time all is well.

Reading posts recently it seems that the more high tech the anchors become the more trepidation attaches to anchoring.

My only answer is that people don't drop the hook often enough to realize it is simple and not fearful but quite enjoyable to just stop where you are and relax.
Yes, and darn good post, as others have also said. Sometimes we forget that with today's good weather forecasts, common sense, and a reasonably decent anchor, it should really be as you say 99% of the time, and it is only the 1% of unexpected adversity that need give rise to anyone to question their gear.

However, as several have pointed out, progress happens, whether we like it or not, so to get the most fun out of it, to quote those old banjo-pickin' fellows..."just jump in, and ha-yang aawn...
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