I was looking at some of the anchor threads call me lazy I want to know why for sure boats anchor from the bow ? I am new enough to ask and just do not like this is the way its has always been.
Safety ? If you have to leave you are facing the wind ? The boat presents a more streamline hull or less wind when it is bow on to the wind ?
Most all sailboats run from storms they go down wind, If left to its own a sailboat will turn and run it finds its own way. Is it trying to do this at anchor ? Could this cause the boat to drag ?
Why do we anchor with the bow to the wind ?
Ok all you old salts laugh at me but just answer in terms that I understand.
Good day, Lou
Safety ? If you have to leave you are facing the wind ? The boat presents a more streamline hull or less wind when it is bow on to the wind ?
Most all sailboats run from storms they go down wind, If left to its own a sailboat will turn and run it finds its own way. Is it trying to do this at anchor ? Could this cause the boat to drag ?
Why do we anchor with the bow to the wind ?
Ok all you old salts laugh at me but just answer in terms that I understand.
Good day, Lou