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Captain Anchoring Survey
Superyacht Captains 1-Minute Survey on Anchor Dragging
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How often does your anchor drag (even slightly)?
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Never
1-2 times
3-5 times
More than 5 times
Have any of these incidents caused damage? (select all that apply)
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No damage
Damage to the vessel
Suspected damage to the seabed (even if not confirmed)
Risk/injury to crew or guests
Damage to nearby vessels
Other
How many close calls have you had where dragging was avoided just
in time?
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0
1-2
3-5
More than 5
When anchoring, what information do you typically rely on to assess
holding security?
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Depth / chart data
GPS position alarm
Local knowledge / experience
Visual reference points
Seabed type information
Gut instinct
Other
What do you typically attribute anchor dragging incidents or close
calls to? (select all that apply)
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Bad weather
Inexperienced or fatigued crew
Poor seabed holding
Anchor or chain not fit for purpose
Inadequate monitoring tech
Nearby vessel interference
Other
Where did you primarily anchor this season?
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Mediterranean
Caribbean
Indian Ocean
Pacific
Northern Europe
Other
Size of your yacht
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20 - 29m
30 - 49m
50 - 79m
80m +
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