12.
Anchoring & the windlass
Setting your anchor:
Preparation:
•
Establish a nonverbal communication system between helmsperson and windlass operator, as
with the noise of the engine and wind, verbal communication proves difficult.
•
Shorten the painter so that it cannot go under the yacht and wrap around the prop.
Location:
•
Choose a clear area to anchor in and you can see the bottom. A white bottom is sand and
perfect for anchoring. A brown or green bottom will be grass, rock or coral.
Only anchor in
sand
. Maximum depth would be 1/5
th
of your anchor rode. Remember the depth is set from
the bottom of your keel so keel draft should be added to the reading of your depth gauge.
•
Anchoring on a lee shore is not recommended and would recommend using both your
primary and secondary anchor if you choose to anchor off a lee shore. (see below)
Action:
•
Always have your engine revs increased to @ 1400 rpms before windlass operator touches
the windlass remote. The windlass needs optimum energy to operate correctly.
•
Minimum scope is 5:1. In heavy weather you may want to increase that, always ensuring
your swing area is clear of any obstacles.
•
Use the elements; approach from downwind or current, whichever prevails.
•
Have the anchor ready to deploy. This may require you to slack the chain and manually push
the anchor slightly overboard so that it will go deploy when you press down on the remote.
•
Once the yacht is stationary use the electric windlass to drop the anchor to the sea floor. The
elements will push you back and away from the anchor. Keep deploying chain until you have
acquired the correct scope. Attach the snubbing line.
•
Always attach the snubbing line before setting the anchor with the engine and whilst you are
anchored. The snubbing line protects the windlass and it is important that you attach the
snubber every time you set the anchor.
Attach the hook around the chain link (the hook is
too big to go through the link) and cleat off the bitter end of the line to a bow cleat. Pay out
enough chain so that the snubbing line becomes taut.
•
If the hook falls of the chain, it means that there is not enough tension on the line. You may
need to hold slight tension on the snubbing line as you deploy more chain until the snubber
takes the load of the anchorage. Engage reverse, slowly building up to 1500 rpm to really
drive your anchor into the sand. Take transits as you set the anchor so that you know that
the anchor is not dragging.
•
It is always advisable to snorkel the anchor and ensure it is bedded in correctly and not just
lying on its side or hooked on a rock.
Retrieving Primary Anchor:
•
Never use the windlass to pull the yacht to the anchor. The windlass operator should point in
the direction of the anchor chain so that the helmsman can move slowly in that direction. As
soon as there is some slack on the anchor chain the bowman tells the helmsman to put the
engine in neutral and then increase RPMs. Bowman then retrieves all the slack chain. When
the chain becomes taut then you repeat the process from the beginning. Ensure the anchor
does not swing into the bow of the yacht.
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