1. Holding power of an anchor depends on the of the anchor and it's . It's ability to is also very important as is the and the you are trying to anchor in.
2. A should be spliced into the anchor end of the line and this should be attached to the anchor chain by means of a .
3. The types of bottom that do NOT hold well are ones that are or .
4. Two types of anchors hold well in most bottom types. These are the anchor and the (or ) anchor.
5. It is a good idea to carry a second light anchor in case your main anchor is .
6. It is often a good idea to attach a to the crown of the anchor before lowering it in case it becomes .
7. The minimum scope to play out on an anchor is .
8. Is it a good idea to anchor from the stern rather than from the bow? .