Following are some of the tips I use when setting an anchor. With the anchor properly set, I have much more confidence in stopping dragging. An additional precaution is once the boat has settled is to activate the anchor alarm, usually on a chartplotter.

Describes athe marine weather model used by BOM for generating forecasts. Once you understand this, you can make your own interpretations. More screencasts like this at http://www.liveaboardcruiser.com

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Cane toad races are held on a weekly basis at Magnetic Island. Each toad is distinguished by a colored ribbon. The cane toads are auctioned off by an entertaining spruiker. Once all the toads have been purchased, the toads are placed in the center of a circle and first toad to reach the outside of the circle is the winner with the owner collecting. Cane toad racing is used to raise money for charity.

Sailing from the Whitsundays to Magnetic Island via the Gloucester Passage. Ideal conditions made for a great sail.

More at www.LiveAboardCruiser.com Exploring Twofold Bay, Eden can be rewarding with these dolphins who were enjoying the lazy afternoon at Eden. This video was made from shots while anchored at Boydtown Beach.

Find more like this at http://www.LiveAboardCruiser.com EPIRB 406 online registration process. Show the requirements for registration and benefit of logging trips on the Epirb database.

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Find more like this at http://www.LiveAboardCruiser.com The tide chart on a navman tracker has considerable information displayed. Explore the tide chart details of the Navman chartplotter on this video.

Find more like this at http://www.LiveAboardCruiser.com How to set the anchor alarm using a Navman Tracker Chart Plotter. By setting the anchor alarm, you will be alerted when the boat drifts while at anchor. This means you can get a restful nights sleep!