Anchoring your boat is an essential skill that every boat owner must possess. When done properly, you and your guests can rest easy knowing that your boat will stay where you left it.
Can you imagine looking out at the place your boat used to be, only to see open water? Or even worse, without properly securing your boat’s anchor, you could float away overnight. You could have a real Gilligan’s Island situation on your hands (which probably sounds more fun that it actually is :)). So to keep you safe and secure, here’s a “How to Anchor Your Boat” tutorial from die-hard boaters at Global Marine.
First, approach the desired anchor point moving against the current and wind, whichever is stronger.
