Jeff wrote:
-rick- wrote:
Joe wrote:

3rd, you should have jumped in and swam out
with the anchor, dove down and planted it deep so you could kedge
yourself off.

...swam out with the anchor...?
Easy - you just a cushion or pfd for flotation.

A fender works well also.

Nothing worse than a winter swim with a 25 lb danforth to kedge
off...except calling towthiefsUSA and getting a bill that you wonder if
vasaline is included,

The bright side is you might discover an oyster reef, and instill some
level of self reliance and competence to your crew.

Joe