Anchoring well is one of those skills that separates a nervous skipper from a confident one. We covered the fundamentals in our journal: Anchoring Guide
Getting it right involves reading the seabed, choosing the right scope, setting the anchor properly, and — critically — knowing when your chosen spot isn’t going to work.
Mallorca has some stunning anchorages, from the turquoise calas on the east coast to the dramatic cliffs of Sa Calobra. But summer crowds and posidonia regulations mean you need to plan ahead.
What are your favourite anchoring spots around Mallorca? Any tips on technique, or lessons learned the hard way?