Boat Anchoring Basics: Video Demonstration on Land

You head out for a beautiful day on the water and find the perfect spot to sit back and relax, so you pull at your anchor and line and drop it in the drink. But your anchor doesn’t hold and your boat begins to drift (frustrating at best, dangerous at worst).

If you continuously have trouble getting your anchor to dig in, we’re here to help with some quick tips, and an on-land demonstration of how an anchor works, sets, and sits on the bottom of a waterbody. In our experience, we find that all too often, boaters don’t let out enough line or scope… avoid this mistake with this quick video.

Hands-On, On-Water Boat Training with Bridge Marina

At Bridge Marina, we can help you learn the boating basics, as well as more advanced boating skills!  All Bridge Marina Boating Club members benefit from a fantastic on-water orientation with a professional instructor when they join our Club, as well as on-going boat training opportunities throughout the boating season.  Learn more about our Boating Club on Lake Hopatcong and in Highlands, NJ here.

New boat owners or those looking to gain more boating skills can learn to boat with us, too!  We also offer one-on-one and small group training courses that will help you become a better, more confident boater this summer! To sign up for an on-water training course, or to learn more, visit our website. (And, if you’re looking to become one of those new boat owners, we can help with that, too! Check out our inventory of new boats on Lake Hopatcong or used boats in New Jersey here.

Questions about boating? 

Whether you have questions about buying a new or used boats, Boating Clubs, boat rentals, boat service or boating skills, we’re here to help!  Contact us today at (973) 663-1976 – we’d love to connect with you!