Ground Tackle

Ground tackle is the complete anchoring system used to secure a vessel to the seabed. It includes the anchor, chain, rope rode, shackles, swivels, bow roller, chain stopper and windlass arrangements that connect the boat to its holding point.

Reliable ground tackle is central to safe anchoring, overnight stops and heavy-weather preparation. The right Anchor, correctly sized Anchor Rode and adequate Anchoring Scope reduce dragging risk when wind, swell or tide loads the boat, and help protect nearby vessels, moorings and shorelines.

Before choosing an anchorage, check seabed notes, depth, swing room and forecast conditions. PredictWind wind, wave and tidal information helps assess whether your ground tackle is suitable for the expected loads, especially where a strong Tidal Current or wind shift may increase strain overnight.