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As I'm sitting in my dugout, drinking red wine, I put the following together This is our primary method of attachment. We use a 3/8th"...

I saw this anchor a few months ago. I know nothing about it. Its 'interesting' - and as its never been mentioned, uncontroversial...

This is me keeping my head below the parapet :). ..... I posted this screen shot - and no-one took any notice (or if they did they...

Never having even seen, far less used, a Viking anchor, I cannot comment on their performance. However, having seen the photos kindly...

Very true - but I'm more worried about losing on YBW than losing my teeth in Australia. My mother was really upset when someone greeted...

For conventionally sized chain Crosby remains the shackle of choice, but if you can access Peerless Blue pin G80 or Campbell Orange Pin...

The common 'title' for anyone in Australia is 'Mate'. 'Captain' and 'Sir' do seem a bit 'contradictory'. But I do understand the...

I'm hoping this post is permitted - I'm trying to keep below the parapet. This all makes a complete and refreshing change from anchors...

Not everyone wants to sail to the Caribbean and some might be happy to sacrifice a bit of comfort for speed. The accomodation might be...

Fair point, most TPs only sail twice a year, and I doubt they notice Dragonflys normally. We just enjoy and use the performance. We...

I'll try to go off line. I value YBW and will lower my profile. Thanks for the warning. Jonathan

You say its not accurate - others would disagree with you. You are not, yet, or not on this Forum, the arbiter of right and wrong...

As Noelex well knows the crown, the junction of the shank and fluke, is at or near the rear of the fluke of unballasted anchors as this...

This why having a video monitor or a diver, or test in shallow water allows definition of UHC. Its not rocket science. its all been...

I'm just so glad that I can anchor successfully without knowing or caring about all the mathematics that some seem to need. 😀