New to anchoring a boat? Or wonder about the mechanics of how a boat anchor works? BoatUS contributor Mike Vatalaro takes you to the beach to show you what's happening under the water when you drop anchor, which will help you more effectively anchor your boat. He explains some basic anchor and anchoring terminology, shows you a simple Danforth-style anchor setup he uses on his small boat, and then demonstrates how an anchor holds a boat. He also shows the mechanics of reversing the process to bring the anchor up. You'll learn how much scope you need to put out for different scenarios, why a chain is a very useful addition to your anchor setup, and how to estimate how much rode you put out when dropping anchor.

If you've never seen what goes on below the waterline when you drop the hook or you don't understand the mechanics of how a boat anchor works, you'll learn a ton!

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