Anchoring

Question 1

If you pay out more anchorage line you do what?

Answer 1

Increase the holding power of your anchor

Question 2

One method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note

Answer 2

Changes to the bearings in fixed objects on shore

Question 3

Best method to stop a vessel which is dragging anchor in a sand bottom is?

Answer 3

Pay out more line

Question 4

Generally speaking the best bottom for anchoring is?

Answer 4

A mixture of mud and gravel

Question 5

The holding capability of an anchor can be determined by the?

Answer 5

Anchorage ability to bury itself in the sea bottom

Question 6

What is lifting the anchor from the bottom called?

Answer 6

Weighting anchor

Question 7

What does veering the anchor line mean?

Answer 7

Paying out more chain or line

Question 8

In strong wind or current what should be the length of chain with a single anchor?

Answer 8

10 times depth of water

Question 9

To safely anchor a vessel there must be sufficient “scope” in the anchor line. Scope is the ratio of?

Answer 9

Length of rode to depth of water

Question 10

Using a scope of 5:1 determine how much anchor line would have to be used in order to anchor in 30 ft of water.

Answer 10

150 ft

Question 11

When anchoring your vessel the best time to let go of the anchor is when your vessel is?

Answer 11

Moving slowly astern

Question 12

What would be considered parts of ground tackle?
A. Anchor
B. Shackle
C. Chain
D. All of the above

Answer 12

D.all of the above