Your Pocket Sailing Instructor Podcast

Episode 5 Anchoring: Stop dragging for good NEW SERIES: From Passenger to Confident Skipper!

June 8, 2026·38 min
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This episode we talk about anchoring! What, how, when, where... all the ins and outs of making sure the boat stays put, so you can have a great sleep. Chapters00:00 Understanding Different Types of Anchors14:12 Choosing the Right Anchor for Your Needs16:58 Ideal Anchoring Conditions and Bottom Types17:30 Understanding Anchoring Basics27:36 Advanced Anchoring Techniques32:11 Steps to Successfully Anchor Your Boat⁠Head over to sailnelson.com to download your free Episode 1 download!⁠⁠⁠ A cheat sheet of all the different things you can practice, and when, after your first course. Connect with Penny:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Penny on Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Penny's sailing school!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in touch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take a course! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Penny's sailor resume⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠

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