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CHOOSING THE BEST ANCHOR AND GROUND TACKLE
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For safe anchoring it is important to match the anchor weight to the size of your boat. Choose the right size and length of chain and warp and make sure the combined "ground tackle" is of the best possible quality.
If in doubt, choose larger sizes. It is worth taking a little more time to retrieve a larger size anchor and chain than running the risk of dragging.
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CHAIN SIZES
8mm approx.= 1/4"
10mm approx.= 3/8"
13mm approx.= 1/2"
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Lower your ground tackle with enough chain and warp to provide a HORIZONTAL PULL on your anchor. Slowly pay out enough warp to provide the correct length and depth ratio as the boat pulls back. Correct scope allows your anchor to dig in and "set". The chain lays on the sea bed and curves up to the boat. This "catenary curve" acts as a spring to dampen the swing and surge of your boat in sudden wind gusts which could result in anchor drag.
A a general principle...the more wind, the more warp, (or chain if you are using an all-chain system).
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