23 - Anchoring your Flexboat
23.1 Launching the anchor
Be very careful with some issues, such as:
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Knowing the bottom where the anchor is to be launched is fundamental. The best places are those of
sand, better than those of rocks, seaweed or mud.
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The ideal amount of cable to be
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You should consider the circular movement that the boat will do around the anchor depending on the
wind direction, the sea current and the depth. This will help you safely launch th
23.2 – Retrieving the anchor
When retrieving the anchor you should take into account:
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The boat's engine must be working and you should move the boat toward the anchor, while slowly
raising it at the same time.
24 – Navigation tips
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Never cross an area with boats on anchor.
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Remember that good seamanship recommends slow speeds (less than 5 knots) at the exit and arrival of
boats in ramps, marinas, floating docks, etc. Special attention should be given to the presence of bathers.
•
Avoid zigzagging in crowded or congested boat areas, and avoi
•
Avoid cutting in front of another boat in motion or reducing the distance dangerously, especially in low
visibility situations, thus avoiding risky and especially dangerou
•
Never throw garbage, cans, oil or any polluting material into the water.
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Have everyone on board sit down before accelerating. When you are leaving or entering the open sea by an
unfamiliar route, try to do this about one hour before high tide.
to rise and leave.
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When in a channel, always stay to starboard, because these places are like two
•
If you are boating and your boat has a T
need to be aware of bridges and cables,
•
Watch for large ships as they are unable to maneuver fast, and they often don't even see small boats.
•
PWCs and boats have to avoid all other types of boat because they are more a
however, whoever comes from the right side has the right of way. Even so, as a precaution,
boats even if you have the right of way. It is better to rely on your intuition than on the nautical education of
others.
•
By the way: boats do not have right or left, but starboard and port, respectively. In order not to be confused,
remember the heart which is to the left of the human body, that is, on our "good side". Therefore, "port".
•
All types of vessels must avoid rowing boats
like a "tsunami" to a canoe.
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It is always best to boat with wind and waves coming from the stern than from the bow. But on rough seas
the boat can become unstable and start to "surf" the waves.
at a 45 degree angle to both.
•
At night, the darker the boat is the better visibility the pilot will have. It is therefore recommended to reduce
the instrument panel illumination to a minimum.
•
If your boat has flaps, use them. They help a lot in balancing the hull, keeping it level. If, for example, your
boat is heavily loaded at the stern, move the flaps down to "lower" the bow.
•
The flaps also serve to balance the boat laterally. Each time you lower the fl
tilt slightly to the other side.
•
If by any chance, you lose power and the engine goes out, the first thing to do is to anchor with the bow
facing the waves while troubleshooting or seeking help. It is much safer than leavin
Owner’s Manual – Small boats up to 10ft
Be very careful with some issues, such as:
Knowing the bottom where the anchor is to be launched is fundamental. The best places are those of
sand, better than those of rocks, seaweed or mud.
released with the anchor should not be less than 3 times the local depth.
You should consider the circular movement that the boat will do around the anchor depending on the
wind direction, the sea current and the depth. This will help you safely launch the anchor to the sea
When retrieving the anchor you should take into account:
The boat's engine must be working and you should move the boat toward the anchor, while slowly
Never cross an area with boats on anchor.
Remember that good seamanship recommends slow speeds (less than 5 knots) at the exit and arrival of
boats in ramps, marinas, floating docks, etc. Special attention should be given to the presence of bathers.
congested boat areas, and avoid causing unnecessary
Avoid cutting in front of another boat in motion or reducing the distance dangerously, especially in low
visibility situations, thus avoiding risky and especially dangerous maneuvers
Never throw garbage, cans, oil or any polluting material into the water.
Have everyone on board sit down before accelerating. When you are leaving or entering the open sea by an
unfamiliar route, try to do this about one hour before high tide. So, if you get aground, just wait for the water
When in a channel, always stay to starboard, because these places are like two-way streets.
If you are boating and your boat has a T-TOP, remember that they are tall and that, for this very
need to be aware of bridges and cables, especially power cables.
Watch for large ships as they are unable to maneuver fast, and they often don't even see small boats.
PWCs and boats have to avoid all other types of boat because they are more a
however, whoever comes from the right side has the right of way. Even so, as a precaution,
boats even if you have the right of way. It is better to rely on your intuition than on the nautical education of
way: boats do not have right or left, but starboard and port, respectively. In order not to be confused,
remember the heart which is to the left of the human body, that is, on our "good side". Therefore, "port".
All types of vessels must avoid rowing boats. Also, stay tuned for speed, because any small wake can feel
It is always best to boat with wind and waves coming from the stern than from the bow. But on rough seas
the boat can become unstable and start to "surf" the waves. In this case, try to steer the boat and navigate
At night, the darker the boat is the better visibility the pilot will have. It is therefore recommended to reduce
the instrument panel illumination to a minimum.
s flaps, use them. They help a lot in balancing the hull, keeping it level. If, for example, your
boat is heavily loaded at the stern, move the flaps down to "lower" the bow.
The flaps also serve to balance the boat laterally. Each time you lower the flap from one side, the boat will
If by any chance, you lose power and the engine goes out, the first thing to do is to anchor with the bow
facing the waves while troubleshooting or seeking help. It is much safer than leaving the boat adrift.
Small boats up to 10ft
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Knowing the bottom where the anchor is to be launched is fundamental. The best places are those of
released with the anchor should not be less than 3 times the local depth.
You should consider the circular movement that the boat will do around the anchor depending on the
e anchor to the sea
The boat's engine must be working and you should move the boat toward the anchor, while slowly
Remember that good seamanship recommends slow speeds (less than 5 knots) at the exit and arrival of
boats in ramps, marinas, floating docks, etc. Special attention should be given to the presence of bathers.
unnecessary wakes.
Avoid cutting in front of another boat in motion or reducing the distance dangerously, especially in low
Have everyone on board sit down before accelerating. When you are leaving or entering the open sea by an
So, if you get aground, just wait for the water
way streets.
TOP, remember that they are tall and that, for this very reason, you
Watch for large ships as they are unable to maneuver fast, and they often don't even see small boats.
PWCs and boats have to avoid all other types of boat because they are more agile. In case of doubt,
however, whoever comes from the right side has the right of way. Even so, as a precaution, avoid other
boats even if you have the right of way. It is better to rely on your intuition than on the nautical education of
way: boats do not have right or left, but starboard and port, respectively. In order not to be confused,
remember the heart which is to the left of the human body, that is, on our "good side". Therefore, "port".
. Also, stay tuned for speed, because any small wake can feel
It is always best to boat with wind and waves coming from the stern than from the bow. But on rough seas
In this case, try to steer the boat and navigate
At night, the darker the boat is the better visibility the pilot will have. It is therefore recommended to reduce
s flaps, use them. They help a lot in balancing the hull, keeping it level. If, for example, your
ap from one side, the boat will
If by any chance, you lose power and the engine goes out, the first thing to do is to anchor with the bow
g the boat adrift.
