Boat Anchoring Made Simple [REALLY!] | BoatUS

Captain Eric Sorensen of Sorensen's Guide shows you how to make boat anchoring simple. You'll learn how to drop anchor for a nice afternoon on the water in calm conditions. Eric explains how much line to let out, how to tie off, how to back down to set the anchor, and boat anchoring tips and anchoring techniques. He then shows you how to weigh anchor (or retrieve anchor) by using the engines to break it free of the bottom and bring it the rest of the way in using the windlass. Learn more about anchors and anchoring at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/seamanship/anchors-and-anchoring 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #anchoring #dropanchor #howtoanchor