good book on anchoring incl an assessment of modern anchors

[niccapotamus]

is there one?

questions on scope, anchor types, techniques come up quite regularly on the forum so I wondered if there was a really good bit of bedtime reading?

thanks

Nick

 

[Old Troll]

Anchor Books

is there one?

questions on scope, anchor types, techniques come up quite regularly on the forum so I wondered if there was a really good bit of bedtime reading?

thanks

Nick

Any such book would leave us not sleeping a wink all night.:sleeping:

 

[RupertW]

It would be far too short as everybody's advice is identical:

1) I drop
2) I tug (unless I don't)
3) If it doesn't move I put fenders out (unless I love to moan about boats too close) and start drinking
4) I am utterly loyal to the the type of anchor currently attached to the front of my boat

 

[vyv_cox]

Amazon has a very large selection, some no doubt better than others. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n...ds=anchoring&ie=UTF8&qid=1425922494&rnid=1000 I would suggest that the one by Alain Poireaud might well be worth reading as few others can match his experience. His preference for all-rope rodes may not be to everyone's taste.

"A modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and powerboaters

A boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the relaxing conclusion to a great day of boating or the successful completion of an essential emergency measure, while failure to anchor properly can be frustrating, inconvenient, or downright dangerous. The Complete Anchoring Handbook is your path to mastering this indispensable seamanship skill.

Based on original engineering analysis--and with contributions from such international anchoring experts as Alain Fraysse and Chuck Hawley--The Complete Anchoring Handbook emphasizes the proven best gear and methods for anchoring safely in any situation with any boat, sail or power. Here’s everything you need to know, from the basics to the most advanced techniques. Poiraud and company describe:
• The physical forces acting on a boat, its ground tackle, and the sea bottom
• Why the new generation of roll-stable anchors (including the Spade, Rocna, Manson Supreme, and others) is proving superior to traditional favorites
• How to select and size anchors and ground-tackle components
• How to connect those components without introducing weak points in your ground-tackle system"

 

[Seven Spades]

We have not had a good Rocna thread in ages.

 

[ffiill]

The complete book of anchoring and mooring by Earl Hinz.
Covers just about everything including hurricane survival.
After a career in the US navy captaining various ships he spent may years cruising the Pacific.
It includes a load of useful info on chain strength and destruction anchor testing using a commercial tug.
Well worth a read.