Practice question
While at anchor in a coastal cove, how can the skipper quickly and reliably verify whether the vessel is holding or dragging anchor (garreando)?
- By establishing visual transit bearings (enfilaciones) to fixed landmarks ashore, checking the GPS anchor watch alarm, and feeling for chain vibration/snubbing
- By observing if the vessel swings with the tidal current
- By checking if the bilge pump is operating intermittently
- By measuring the sea surface water temperature every 15 minutes
Answer: A — By establishing visual transit bearings (enfilaciones) to fixed landmarks ashore, checking the GPS anchor watch alarm, and feeling for chain vibration/snubbing
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