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FINER POINTS
OF ANCHORING
R
iviera owners gathered recently at Westhaven’s R
Flagship Marine to attend an anchoring seminar.
The company’s managing director, Dean
Horgan, initiated the seminar after witnessing
anchoring carnage during over Christmas holidays, when
numerous boats had to contend with cyclone Fehi.
Dragged boats, tangled anchor lines, damaging
collisions – you name it, says Dean, I saw it.
A seminar about the better techniques of anchoring- presented by experts – seemed a good idea. He began
with the closest group he knew – the owners of the
Riviera boats he sells.
The seminar – held in early April – was attended by
around 50 people. Guest speaker was Steve Mair from
Manson Anchors and Elvis Aitchison from Lusty and
Blundell (covering the winch aspects of anchoring).
Mini anchors and a sand box were on hand to
demonstrate how to drop and set an anchor.
Modern anchors are a lot easier to set than older
designs, but the same principles still apply for ensuring the
correct amount of rode is let out for the depth of water.
With modern boats and powerful engines care needs
to be taken when ‘setting’ the anchor to ensure it and the
chain are not overloaded.
Lively discussion ensued, as everyone appreciated that
an anchor was often the one piece of equipment that
ensured the safety of the vessel, as well as allowing a good
night’s sleep.
Steve’s key advice? Choose the right-size anchor. If
in doubt go bigger. If you have more doubt – go bigger
again! He also strongly advised having a second anchor
on board.
Lusty and Blundell’s mobile caravan was available for
participants to check out some of the latest electronic
equipment available. A good place for learning how to set
your GPS anchor alarm!
Additional seminars covering a wide range of topics are
being developed by Flagship Marine.
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