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Safety equipmentQuestion 191 of 566

From which part of the boat should you drop the anchor?

  1. The bow
  2. The stern
  3. The port side
  4. The middle
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Correct answer: The bow

Dropping it from the bow lowers the risk of swamping.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Anchors, page 26

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026