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Q&A How should I check that the anchor is secure when I anchor a small yacht off unfamiliar land?

When sailing I may anchor in a different bay each evening and take a dinghy in to land to sleep in a tent overnight. I always worry that when I wake up in the morning the boat may no longer be th...

2 answers  ·  posted 13y ago by roryalsop‭  ·  last activity 7y ago by System‭

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#1: Initial revision by (deleted user) · 2020-04-17T20:02:29Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>When sailing I may anchor in a different bay each evening and take a dinghy in to land to sleep in a tent overnight. </p>

<p>I always worry that when I wake up in the morning the boat may no longer be there. What can I do to choose a suitable sea bed to anchor in, or to ensure the anchor is firmly affixed, even if the tide changes?</p>