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The crewman who has put the loop around the anchor rope must
rest his hand on the rope and feel the vibrations as the boat motors
forward, the anchor rope passes smoothly through the Anka Yanka, but as soon
as the chain passes through there will be a distinct rattling vibration
which when it stops means that both the anchor and chain have passed through
the Anka Yanka. At this point the buoy will be planning over the sea surface
and the boat must slow down at this point to prevent unnecessary strain on
the anchor rope and bow cleat.
The crewman signals the boats skipper and the boat can be brought about by 180 degrees to recover the anchor rope and anchor. The rope must be kept taut at all times during this procedure. This ensures that the anchor rope and its recovery are in full control of the crew and cannot run under the boats hull. |
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