Technique and tips

Sail along the coast, in a sailboat or motorboat. Spend a day in a bay, alone in the world. Have lunch and disembark to visit an island. Stay one night in a cove and admire the sunset. Spend part of the night away from the other boats, with only the sound of the surf and the lapping of the hull of your boat. Indeed, all these activities are a dream for any boater. However, they all depend on the proper anchoring of your boat and the choice of your anchor.

Choosing the right anchorage area and the right anchoring technique is not always easy when you are at sea. In this article, we will give you the main keys so that you can determine the best place to anchor, and which anchoring technique to use depending on your environment.

“Ships burn because of loaders, ships sink because of toilets”. This adage may be schematic, but it reflects a cruel reality. To keep your boat safe on your berth, whether afloat or dry, here are a few essential rules to follow and tips to know.