alanporter
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\"Floating\" anchor
Last weekend I decided to anchor fore and aft in a tight space. I dropped a twenty four pound Danforth over the stern as I approached my chosen spot at about four knots. A bit too fast, I admit. Instead of sinking to the bottom, the anchor surfed behind my boat until the speed dropped to about two knots.
Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon ? What's the explanation ?
<hr width=100% size=1>Alan Porter
Last weekend I decided to anchor fore and aft in a tight space. I dropped a twenty four pound Danforth over the stern as I approached my chosen spot at about four knots. A bit too fast, I admit. Instead of sinking to the bottom, the anchor surfed behind my boat until the speed dropped to about two knots.
Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon ? What's the explanation ?
<hr width=100% size=1>Alan Porter