4. With the wind and sea ahead give any amount of scope.
5. In a tide-way give just sufficient to hold, no more, unless the conditions of wind and sea oblige a long lead; then watch your hawse when she shifts tides.
6. When getting underway in a strong wind, do not shorten too much before everything is ready aloft; same when surrounded by other vessels.
7. Be sure when you make fast, that you make fast. Always weather-bit your hawser before turning in. Don't make fast over an old set of turns when you shorten hawse. Always keep your riding-bits clear of everything but the hawser.
8. Always examine the gear before leaving the yacht or turning in. If she is riding hard, feel if she is fast or dragging.
9. Keep your hawsers or chains leading free of the bowsprit rigging. Look out for chafing and freshen the hawse frequently.
10. Never anchor on rocky bottom without a trip line.
WEIGHT OF ANCHORS
| Length | Kedge | 1st Bower | 2d Bower | Spare | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | feet | o. a. | 10 | lbs. | 20 | lbs. | —— | 30 | lbs. | |
| 25 | " | " | 10 | " | 25 | " | —— | 40 | " | |
| 30 | " | " | 15 | " | 30 | " | —— | 50 | " | |
| 35 | " | " | 15 | " | 40 | " | 30 | lbs. | 60 | " |
| 40 | " | " | 20 | " | 45 | " | 35 | " | 80 | " |