Some folks claim two anchors at 45 degrees ... but I firmly believe one
anchor with sufficient rode and scope is the best method. Just the way you
did it.

CM

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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| The other night, NOAA was predicting 'light & variable winds'. When I
| anchored it was blowing (barely) E. by the time I got the grill going it
| was NE. Till I finished my steak it was N. wind. By dessert it was
Westerly.
| It went like that all night, every time I woke to check I was pointed
| different. The wind was light enough that the anchor (Danforth, 15' 3/8''
| chain) didn't drag.
| How would you anchor in this?
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| Scotty
| S/V Lisa Marie
| Balt. MD USA
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