Re: [bolger] sailing at anchor

A couple of other thoughts. I think a bucket has been mentioned, hang it
of the stem with a weighted bottom. An anchoring pole/bowsprit to get
the pivot point well forward. A weighted bucket off the end of the
anchoring pole.

My first try would have been the answer below, rolling hitch on the
anchor line, let it out 15-20 feet and the other end to one of the aft
quarters. Worked for Hornblower.

HJ

mkriley@...wrote:

> if you run a line from the aft windward quarter to the anchor line and fasten it with a rolling hitch. lead it to a winch and adjust it so the boat lays 45deg to the wind it will sail to the limits of the rope and be unable to tack so will stay in place. I believe this is in chapmans
> a kelliet will help also. I have lived on the hook for over a year once
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if you run a line from the aft windward quarter to the anchor line and fasten it with a rolling hitch. lead it to a winch and adjust it so the boat lays 45deg to the wind it will sail to the limits of the rope and be unable to tack so will stay in place. I believe this is in chapmans
a kelliet will help also. I have lived on the hook for over a year once
mike