Tow Bee Boating Safety Tip: Anchoring Your Boat

Anchoring your boat correctly can be a great skill to know that can come in handy in lots of situations.

The US Coast Guard gives two good examples of why you would need to know how to anchor correctly: 1) to stop for fishing, swimming, lunch, or an overnight stay, and 2) to keep the boat from running aground in bad weather or as a result of engine failure.

Anchoring can be a simple task if you follow the guidelines noted in the US Coast Guard publication, “A Boater’s Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats and Safety Tips.” The guide talks about the different types of anchors, chains, and length as well as selecting an area to anchor and preparing your boat to anchor. The guide also talks about how to avoid capsizing, sinking, or being swamped by waves when anchoring. 

Our friend, Mandy, from Al’s Goldfish Lure Company talks about the importance of having an anchoring system and choosing the correct one for your boat in the video below.