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Selecting an anchorage requires evaluating wind, current, bottom composition, and potential traffic, according to Tom Tersey and Frank Bummer of the Maryland School of Sailing.2:33 When choosing a site, sailors must account for tidal range to ensure sufficient scope, especially when using a combination of chain and rope rode.20:49 Proper anchoring etiquette dictates that the first boat to arrive holds precedence, and subsequent arrivals must anchor without obstructing or endangering existing vessels.7:04 To monitor position, use independent GPS-based anchor watch systems, such as Aqua Maps or drag-alarm apps, on separate devices.18:10

For gear, plow and claw anchors serve as rugged utility options, while Danforth or Fortress anchors offer specialized holding in specific substrates.9:35 When using an all-chain rode, a snubber line attached to the chain and cleated to the bow relieves load from the windlass.25:36 For visibility, deck-level anchor lights provide better identification for other boaters than masthead lights.38:14 BoatUS remains a primary resource for advocacy regarding local anchoring regulations and access rights.31:12

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