Running
Danforth Anchor
Dropping Anchor
•Make sure the line is tied to the anchor and tie the other end to the forward cleat or bow eye.
•Head the boat into the wind or current over the spot where you want to lower the anchor. Spot the boat before lowering the anchor.
•When the anchor hits bottom, slowly back up the boat, keeping tension on the line. Let out an anchor line that is six to seven times the depth of the water. For example, if you are in 10 feet (3 m) of water, let out 60 to 70 feet (18 to 21 meters) of line.
