On Sun, 11 Dec 2005 17:29:12 GMT, Gary wrote:

Bryan wrote:
"Jeff" wrote in message
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Bryan wrote:

I might try the 2 off the bow next time I overnight at Isla Coronado. I
don't need to; it's an uncrowded anchorage with plenty of swing room and
no current or wind shift concerns. However, it is a 30 foot depth so I
am maxed out on scope. Maybe I'll sleep better with 2 anchors down.

http://www.oceanpix.co.uk/anchoring-overnight.htm

" In among islands and against the shore where most anchoring is done,
the wind direction may vary during the course of an evening. By
sundown, when we most often anchor, the breeze is frequently off the
land - not necessarily the prevailing wind direction of a few hours
earlier nor the direction of the predicted shift. Anchors are normally
set to the existing wind at the moment of anchoring. It's the easiest
thing to do. At least the boat will tend properly to her anchor for a
while, but often the wind will be from another direction by morning."

Good graphics///////

Mic'67