A mooring is a semi-permanent or permanent anchor of many types, from a five pound mushroom anchor to multi-ton Bruce anchors, securing oil rigs. Focusing on ocean small craft use, this is a description of what they are and how to use, set and maintain them and most importantly, when not to use them.
Jerr, Any suggestions on how to keep our Hunter 31 from drifting when we are at anchor? Thanks, John
Safe dinghy anchoring is a little known subject and lost dinghies are the norm. Here is a solid basis for understanding the forces and necessary equipment and some of my favorite creative dinghy anchoring methods.
Here is how to use your anchor to haul your boat off a shoal and careen it. I also bring up a few other ideas, good and bad, for discussion.
Here are proven techniques for anchoring in rough weather I have used successfully, the special challenges rough weather anchoring brings and the pros and cons of the larger decisions.
Few sailors use jacklines, tethers and lifeline nettings well but you can if you think about their purpose – Keeping you onboard or at least chest-high at the toerail if you do fall over the lifelines.
If you are blown overboard while teathered, here is how to get back on board with the minimum of effort.
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