Getting a Grip on Common Boat Anchoring Rules
Learning the local boat anchoring rules is the first thing any captain needs to do before they even think about dropping the hook in a busy cove or a quiet bay. It might seem like you can just pick a pretty spot, throw the anchor overboard, and call it a day, but there's a lot more going on beneath the surface. Between legal requirements, unwritten social etiquette, and environmental protections, knowing where and how to park your boat is what separates the pros from the people who end up drifting into a seawall at 2:00 AM. ...