Check the chart to see if anchoring is permitted in the area.

Listen to the weather forecast for the area and take note of the expected wind conditions.

Switch on the echo sounder.

Study the seabed conditions and make sure that there is good holding ground.

Check that the safety chain has been released from the anchor.

Wait until you have reached the intended anchoring point before lowering the anchor.

Let out the anchor line equal to at least three times the depth of the water.

Put the engine in astern to check that the anchor has taken hold (only when bow anchoring).

Note your position on the GPS. Regularly check that the boat has not moved from its position.

Set the echo sounder to “Anchor Watch”.