"Bill McKee" wrote in message
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I used to use the anchor buddy. You need two lines. One is a regular
anchor line.Tie it to the anchor. I used an 8# coated Mushroom anchor.
Then make a loop and hook the upper end of the anchor buddy to the line.
The space between the anchor and the loop is made long enough so the anchor
buddy can stretch and put a load on the anchor and pull the boat back out
to deeper water. Maybe 25' of stretch. Use the regular anchor line to
retrieve the anchor. Saves breaking the anchor buddy elastic. You will
need at least 50' of bow line. I have a couple of 25' lengths and I just
attach them as needed. The also work as mooring lines. There is rarely
something real close to the water, unless you bring your own post to attach
the bow line to. So you need enough line to get to a tree or a big rock.

Speaking of attachment options, I was planning on bringing my leash/rope
tether. One of those screw in metal stakes that I use for tethering a horse
or dog.

Thanks for the description.

I guess I should really be asking, how far off the beach do I want my boat
to be pulled/bungeed back to?