Question 3991Deck General70% to pass
What is meant by veering the anchor chain?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Paying out more chain.
Veering the anchor chain refers to letting out or paying out more of the anchor chain, allowing the vessel to move away from the anchor and increasing the scope (length) of the anchor rode. This provides more holding power for the anchor and allows the vessel to ride out the wind, waves, or current more effectively.
The other options are incorrect because: A) Locking the windlass would prevent the chain from running out, which is the opposite of veering, B) Heaving in all the chain would bring the anchor to the vessel rather than paying out more, and C) Bringing the anchor to short stay would decrease the scope rather than increase it.
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