BEFORE ANCHORING
1.
Check the chart to see if anchoring is permitted in the area.
2.
Listen to the weather forecast for the area and take note of the expected
wind conditions.
3.
Switch on the echo sounder.
4.
Study the seabed conditions and make sure that there is good holding
ground.
5.
Check that the safety chain has been released from the anchor.
6.
Wait until you have reached the intended anchoring point before lowering
the anchor.
7.
Let out the anchor line equal to at least three times the depth of the water.
8.
Put the engine in astern to check that the anchor has taken hold. (Only when
bow anchoring)
9.
Note your position on the GPS. Regularly check that the boat has not moved
from its position.
10.
Set the echo sounder to “Anchor Watch”
TOWING AND MOORING
When towing another boat or being towed, always drive slowly. If the
boat you are towing is of the displacement hull type, never exceed its
hull speed
Always attach the tow line so that it can be detached under load. It
is the owner’s/operator’s responsibility to ensure that mooring lines,
tow- ing lines, anchor chains, anchor lines and anchors are adequate
for the vessel’s intended use
Always remember that the stability of a boat may decrease when being
towed.
CAUTION!
Always fix the anchor in such a way that it is secury fastened onto
the boat. An anchor that falls off when under way may cause serious
damage to the boat and mortal danger to the crew.
DANGER!
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