How to Anchor Under Sail with the Wind Astern

Imagine that you have no other choice but to anchor with the wind from astern. How can you prepare your anchor ground tackle and rig your sailboat to make this challenging approach easier? Add this little-known anchoring technique to your short list of ‘must-know’ sailing skills. Author, sailor, veteran USCG search and rescue skipper and ship driver, and pro maritime instructor, Captain John shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. Visit his website at https://www.skippertips.com and sign up for his highly popular Sailing Tip of the Week. Discover how to get instant access to hundreds of his sailing articles, videos, FREE e-books, and much more!