Video: How To Choose the Best Anchor

When we think of safety gear, most of us don't include our anchor and chain and line. But those might be what keeps you from grounding your boat when things go wrong, so it's important to have the right equipment. Anchors come in different shapes and sizes, and they are only useful if they are securely attached to the bottom and to your boat with the right amount of line and chain. Here's some video guidance when choosing your next anchor and rode.

Choosing the right anchor and line is an important safety consideration.

Written by: Gary Reich

Gary Reich is a Chesapeake Bay-based freelance writer and photojournalist with over 25 years of experience in the marine industry. He is the former editor of PropTalk Magazine and was the managing editor of the Waterway Guide. His writing and photography have been published in PassageMaker Magazine, Soundings, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Yachting Magazine, and Lakeland Boating, among others.