Learn How to Anchor AND Celebrate Christmas in July

Anchoring properly requires knowledge. You can find expert knowledge on our website, and in July, you can also get Boater’s University classes at a huge discount

By Pim Van Hemmen

July 27, 2021

Successful anchoring depends not only on good ground tackle but also the anchorage itself. Most folks have a fair idea of what makes a good anchorage. You need shelter from the elements and room to swing 360 degrees. But what else?

In this Soundings seamanship article, Daniel Parrott explains the main factors you should be concerned about when anchoring. And if you want to learn more, right now you can get 40 percent off the Boater’s University anchoring course or any other class through our Christmas in July promotion. It gets you access to all the online classes for one low price of $239 with the coupon code: JULY.

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Seamanship: Navigation Rules
Offshore Cruising: Preparing Craft & Crew
Anchors & Anchoring
Anglers Bootcamp: The Basics of Saltwater Fishing
Safety & Rescue at Sea
Marine Diesel Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Boat Handling
Weather 101: Basics

For more information, go to www.boatersuniversity.com

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Pim Van Hemmen

Pim Van Hemmen is the Deputy Editor of Soundings magazine and SoundingsOnline.com. In a previous life he worked as a newspaper photographer, editor and nautical photographer. When he's not writing about boats, he explores Maine's waters on his Zodiac RIB.