Anyone who anchors a motorboat quickly realizes: after the basics come the details. In this video, we show you 7 practical tips and tricks to make anchoring maneuvers safer and more relaxed.

We cover these topics, among others:

Anchoring in deeper water
The anchor claw – when it's useful
Setting the anchor alarm correctly
Understanding the swing circle
Using a riding weight to reduce the swing circle
Securing the anchor chain with a soft shackle
Single-handed maneuvers: Retrieving the anchor by yourself

This video is aimed at motorboat drivers, skippers, and beginners who want to improve their anchoring skills.

Save the video for next season and let us know in the comments: Which anchoring tip helped you the most?