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Anchoring

- In Scandinavia, Midsummer marks the longest day, with hardly any darkness, and is celebrated with light, nature and simple rituals.  
- On board, Midsummer can be experienced intensely through soft, continuous lighting, the special atmosphere in the archipelago and tailored traditions such as the menu, flowers and night-time swimming.  
- Sailors can choose between quiet natural anchorages, lively harbours or regattas; the peak season requires early planning for alternative moorings.

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- Headlands, breakwaters, reefs, currents and tides can cause side swell and strong rolling at the anchorage despite wind protection.  
- The most important protection against rolling is to choose a suitable anchorage with the aid of nautical charts, depth contours and observing currents and waves.  
- Anchor tricks and furling aids (mainsail as a support sail, triangular line, stern anchor, SwiTec stabilisers) reduce rolling, but cannot compensate for poor choice of place.

Rolled out at anchor: the right choice of place and what really helps

- Careful preparation of anchor, chains/lines, connections, spare parts, anchor ball, anchor light and weather data is essential.
- Standard manoeuvres: explore the area, turn into the wind, drop the anchor in a controlled manner, insert a sufficient length of chain/ropes, bury the anchor slowly.
- To increase safety: limit the swinging circle, use second anchor variants, shore lines, skerry and single-handed manoeuvres and electronic drift controls.

Anchoring special: Better anchoring, episode 3: safely run in the ground anchor - 9 manoeuvres

- A suitable anchorage requires a leeward position, suitable water depth, a flat bottom structure and compliance with prohibited zones and protected areas.  
- Sand offers the best holding power; seaweed, clay, silt and stones are problematic; a second anchor is sometimes recommended to distribute the load.  
- Weather developments, alternative locations and emergency launch manoeuvres must be considered in advance in order to avoid lee shore situations and stress.

Anchor special: Better anchoring, episode 2: 6 tips for the ideal anchorage

- There is no universal anchor; size (weight) and soil type are decisive, the second anchor should not be lighter.  
- Rigid rules of thumb such as "five times the water depth" do not go far enough: wind pressure, chain weight, depth and dynamics of the Schwoien determine the required length.  
- A long, thin anchor chain increases the anchor depth in strong winds; rope strop, riding weight and chain/rope combination reduce load peaks and improve safety.

Anchor special: Better anchoring, episode 1: Chain or line, how long?

- It presents 14 apps for everyday life on board and cruise planning, from logbook and area guides to crew, community and cost tools.  
- Community-based apps provide sailing area information, berth reservations and logistics data, some with special maps for certain regions.  
- Prices and models range from free, donation-based offers to more expensive subscription and module systems with extended professional functions.

Everyday life on board & cruise planning: The 14 best apps for sailors 2026

Mooring at the skerry: Why Swedes complain about crooked bolts and Norwegians

Good to know: Petermännchen, a painful danger on the coasts

Anchoring: New app helps protect seagrass beds

Practice: How to moor safely to a mooring buoy

Anchoring: The solid basic equipment for dropping the hook with peace of mind

Anchoring: retrofitting an electric anchor windlass yourself - here's how to do it

How to anchor successfully while sailing ➤ Instructions & tips for anchoring manoeuvres ✅ Equipment & chain length ✅

Anchoring correctly when sailing - here's how!

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Anchoring correctly when sailing - here's how!

Midsummer on a boat
Making the most of the shortest night of the year

Rolled out at anchor
The right choice of place and what really helps

Anchoring special
Better anchoring, episode 3: safely run in the ground anchor - 9 manoeuvres

Anchor special
Better anchoring, episode 2: 6 tips for the ideal anchorage

Anchor special
Better anchoring, episode 1: Chain or line, how long?

Everyday life on board & cruise planning
The 14 best apps for sailors 2026

Mooring at the skerry
Why Swedes complain about crooked bolts and Norwegians

Good to know
Petermännchen, a painful danger on the coasts

Anchoring
New app helps protect seagrass beds

Practice
How to moor safely to a mooring buoy

Anchoring
The solid basic equipment for dropping the hook with peace of mind

Anchoring
Retrofitting an electric anchor windlass yourself - here's how to do it

Anchoring correctly when sailing - here's how!

Midsummer on a boatMaking the most of the shortest night of the year

Rolled out at anchorThe right choice of place and what really helps

Anchoring specialBetter anchoring, episode 3: safely run in the ground anchor - 9 manoeuvres

Anchor specialBetter anchoring, episode 2: 6 tips for the ideal anchorage

Anchor specialBetter anchoring, episode 1: Chain or line, how long?

Everyday life on board & cruise planningThe 14 best apps for sailors 2026

Mooring at the skerryWhy Swedes complain about crooked bolts and Norwegians

Good to knowPetermännchen, a painful danger on the coasts

AnchoringNew app helps protect seagrass beds

PracticeHow to moor safely to a mooring buoy

AnchoringThe solid basic equipment for dropping the hook with peace of mind

AnchoringRetrofitting an electric anchor windlass yourself - here's how to do it

Midsummer on a boat
Making the most of the shortest night of the year

Rolled out at anchor
The right choice of place and what really helps

Anchoring special
Better anchoring, episode 3: safely run in the ground anchor - 9 manoeuvres

Anchor special
Better anchoring, episode 2: 6 tips for the ideal anchorage

Anchor special
Better anchoring, episode 1: Chain or line, how long?

Everyday life on board & cruise planning
The 14 best apps for sailors 2026

Mooring at the skerry
Why Swedes complain about crooked bolts and Norwegians

Good to know
Petermännchen, a painful danger on the coasts

Anchoring
New app helps protect seagrass beds

Practice
How to moor safely to a mooring buoy

Anchoring
The solid basic equipment for dropping the hook with peace of mind

Anchoring
Retrofitting an electric anchor windlass yourself - here's how to do it