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An interesting thing occurs with the new scoop anchors like the Spade, Rocna and Ultra. Peak loads tend to be snatch loads and they are accentuated with the new anchors because they don 't budge. Boats that veer at anchor and boats that surge at anchor (catamarans) will observe high snatch loads.
So it is important not only to deploy an effective snubber, but also to reduce the snatch loads as much as possible. The best way to do that is with more scope. But one can also deploy bridles to distribute the load or riding sails to reduce veering. These two reports have some information you may find useful.
http://www.practical-sailor.com/issues/37_17/features/anchor_testing_rode_loads_10784-1.html
http://www.mysailing.com.au/news/testing-the-new-generation-of-anchors
Vice Commodore, OCC
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