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Anchorage 

Lazing the day away in an anchorage is one of boating’s little luxuries. Whether it is peace and quiet you yearn or saving a few quid by staying away from a marina, dropping the hook is always a good option.

Barn Pool - A beautiful anchorage
Barn Pool - A beautiful anchorage
Getting there - Barn Pool, Plymouth Sound - we talk pilotage, tides and shelter and what you can expect when you get there.
A secure anchorage?
A secure anchorage?
Dropping the hook and staying put.
Anchoring; The gear
Anchoring; The gear
The anchor is also a great defensive strategy should you get into difficulty, as it can be chucked over the side near shore to reduce or stop your drift in case of power failure.
A safe anchorage?
A safe anchorage?
Selecting a good place to anchor.
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