Tips on Anchoring
June 17, 2019
Here are some great tips on anchoring from Chuck Hawley’s new Boaters University course, Anchors and Anchoring.
Here are some great tips on anchoring from Chuck Hawley’s new Boaters University course, Anchors and Anchoring.
The perfect anchor won’t do you any good without a proper rode.
Nothing is worse than boats going crash in the middle of the night, learn to anchor respectfully.
Being able to anchor in under a minute is important for potential boating emergencies.
An anchoring tip from Chuck Hawley’s new Boaters University course: Anchors and Anchoring.
Does anchoring make you nervous? Not sure about spending the night on the hook? Learn the ins and outs of anchoring with anchoring specialist, Chuck Hawley in this new course from Boaters University.
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