Weighing Anchor

Assign crew to handle the anchor at the bow and another to relay messages
Retrieve the anchor by pulling or powering forward slowly until the anchor rode hangs vertically at the bow, but do not power past the anchor.
Cleat the line as the boat moves slowly past the vertical. This will use the weight of the boat to free the anchor and protect you from being dragged over the bow. Use the weight, not the engine power to free the anchor.
Once free off the bottom, raise the anchor to the waterline.
Clean the anchor by dipping it several times and let the rode dry before stowing away.
Check for damage to the anchor and the rode.