RNLI Atlantic 85, Manual

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Activity 4 - SAR Unit Handling and Seamanship
B Class Atlantic 85 Manual – First Issue, June 2017
Activity 4 - SAR Unit Handling and Seamanship
Anchoring
Deployment
The Atlantic 85 anchor is stowed so that it is quick to
prepare and deploy. The anchor, chain and warp are
permanently attached so the preparation is minimal.
• Release the anchor reel, and pull the warp from the
channel rope retainer.
• Lead the anchor warp though the bow fairlead ensuring
the chain is on the seaward side of the fairlead.
• Once the line is through the fairlead it should be made
fast to prevent line falling overboard.
• Take up a position on the deck aft of the anchor locker lid
with your back against the sponson, opposite the cleat
being used.
• Once the helm is in position and the command is
given, the anchor locker lid can be secured open using
the velcro strap, then the anchor can be deployed over
the sponson.
• Whilst retaining a minimum of one turn on the cleat, the
line can be paid out under control.
• To ensure the anchor is holding, the engines should be
engaging full power astern on both engines whilst taking
a transit
Paying out and securing
The method of taking a turn around the cleat is important
as it will allow the line to be paid out and recovered whilst
still remaining on the cleat. If additional resistance is
required an additional turn can be taken however this will
need to be removed in order to recover.
Extending the line
The anchor line is 82m in length, however if you require
greater length the tow line located at the stern can be
attached to add a further 66 metres. In order to stop the
line getting snagged at the stern it should be lead from the
reel through the lifting eye on the port side and attached
using a double sheet bend.
Just before the knot reaches the cleat the line can then
be made off on the port cleat and then released from the
starboard cleat so the line has always been secured to one
of the cleats throughout.
Anchoring
SOP
NOTE
Whilst the crew member is paying out the line, it
is important to ensure hands are away from cleat
(Approx 0.5 metres), and the line is held in ‘dagger’
grip with small finger towards the cleat. This will
reduce the severity of injury if the hand is
pulled into the cleat. .