Gord,
It is the people that receive a false sence of security from using this ridiculas outdated method, that don''t understand.
It seems to me that anybody needing to practice this method is doing somthing wrong. Ie more chain or heavier chain or both or more scope or an
anchor that works well on short scope.
My advise comes from decades of anchoring with a
CQR,
danforth, Bruce and mooring instalation, repair and consultation....I understand perfectly.
Respectfully,
Dennis