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Tropical Storm Do’s and Don’ts
A snubber line can also be run through a separate bow chock, but because these were in use with other lines, padding and chafe-protecting...
Tropical Storm Do’s and Don’ts
It was 2300 Aug. 27, and Irene had arrived. Each gust shook the rig, heeled the boat, and caused the anchor rodes to groan....
PS Advisor 01/01/98
Chain Locker DesignNick Nicholsons Offshore Log is another enhancement to your great publication. Here are a few questions regarding his November 1, 1997 article...
Manson vs. CQR Sea Trials
Photos by Ralph Naranjo
When the forecast turns bad, and its time to find shelter in a new cove or harbor, questions arise about the...
Sea Anchors & Drogues
Sea anchors are as old as seafaring. Sailors through the ages have carried buckets, bags, cones—just about everything except the kitchen sink—and thrown them...
Lateral Thinking & Anchoring
When we think of anchoring a yacht we think of the obvious — deploy and set an anchor from the bow with a single...
By Hook or by Crook
This spring, we published a two-part anchor series that tested 30 pieces of steel and aluminum for their holding power in soft mud. Some...
Offshore Sailing tip #2
All-Chain Anchor RodesAnchor chain should be secured to the boat so that you don't lose the bitter end overboard. Some people shackle the end...
Drudging To a Safe Landing
The word ‘drudging’ can be traced to the middle-English word for dragging. It is the practice of using a chain, heavy weight, or anchor...
Going Soft on Shackles
Fiber shackles have been in use for centuries-the simple knotted toggles provided all manner of service on square-riggers and even older craft. When made...