I sent the following post to the GL list moderator Bill Donovan to get his permission to post it On-Line. Hope it helps the 2013 class of Great Loopers! John ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Ron and List, > > I would like to recommend that you contact your local Squadron of the United States Power Squadrons and purchase the USPS University Seminar on ANCHORING YOUR BOAT. It will explain all the various types of anchors, the correct anchor for the bottom type and structure, proper way to drop your anchor, how to set it, the Bohemia style of anchoring, when to use both bow and stern anchors, the anchor trip line, etc. The National website for USPS is: < www.usps.org >. The specific URL for the USPS University Seminars is: < http://www.usps.org/e_stuff/seminars.htm >. The specific URL for locating a local Squadron is: < http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/tools/pages.cgi?slocate >. You may also be interested in taking advanced courses to enhance your boating knowledge -- look under the Education section on the USPS home page. > > Keep in mind that there are some jurisdictions which require boat operators to have a State Safe Boating Education Certificate in their position when in their jurisdiction. New Jersey is one of those states and if you are in Canada for more than 45 days one is required. > > More to your question however, we had two anchors on our bow pulpit when we did the Loop. One was our standard Danforth anchor and the other was a Delta, which is a fixed plow type anchor, but similar to a CQR anchor which pivots. We also had a smaller Danforth anchor on board to use as stern anchor on those times when we wished to have both a bow and stern anchor. The Rocna anchor is another style of plow anchor, but it has a bar across the tops of the anchor flutes to cause it to roll over and dig in, if it comes loose - not a bad feature. > > The point is that there is no one anchor that is ideal for all types of bottom types and structures such as: sand, clay, rocks / choral, heavy weed beds, etc. Your all chain rhode should only require a typical 4:1 scope unless you are in a swift current situation or you are concerned about dragging anchor. > > Hope this helps! > > John and Judy Gill > Delaware River Sail & Power Squadron, D/5 > Two J’s V, a 36 ft. Carver Mariner > Slip E-26, Sassafras Harbor Marina, Georgetown, MD > AGLCA Life Members, Gold Flag Loopers > AGLCA Harbor Hosts for the Northern Chesapeake Bay > USPS Life Members & CPS-ECP Members > eMail: < jjgill@twojscom.com > > Website: <http://www.twojscom.com/GreatLoop/>