Basic anchoring

Before anchoring:

assess depth

account for tide and expected water-level change

assess bottom

assess wind and current

calculate swing room

identify nearby vessels and hazards

prepare anchor and rode

Then:

lower the anchor under control

pay out an appropriate amount of rode

set the anchor

verify holding

monitor position

Do not hardcode one universal scope ratio.

Required scope depends on:

rode type

depth

bow height

weather

current

bottom

anchor type

manufacturer recommendations

available swing room