labomba states:

-In a "good blow", the small amount of chain used in most chain and rode
setups is not going to keep the rode at a shallower angle. -

Bilge- I'm not a deck-ape, mind, but I've sure been on the forepeak enough
during anchoring operations.

You also have to consider how big a circle you're allotted, swinging around
and fetching up against someone else's ship is considered bad form.

Most Captains I've sailed with pay out however many shots required to radius
their circle, and then have the bosun set the brake, then they back down slow
astern to "set" the anchor.

After the deckies set the devil's claw, the "hang" of the chain is checked
regularly by the mate on watch. Especially after the Sea-Land Express dragged
her anchor and grounded off Capetown last year.

Cheers;


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