Tip of the Month: How much rode?
January 26, 2022
The general rule when anchoring is that with chain, the length of the rode (its scope) should be five times the distance from the bow
The general rule when anchoring is that with chain, the length of the rode (its scope) should be five times the distance from the bow
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