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A sea anchor is deployed off the bow and a drogue is deployed off the stern. The sea anchor keeps the bow up to weather, a drogue is usually smaller, and allows you to move downwind while acting as a brake. Each has wide variations in the sizes used, and this affects their specific role in sea survival.
The boat anchor does not actually 'hold', but its ability to penetrate the seabed and that seabedâs substantial consistency determines a good anchorage. Anchor rode cable and chain variations play an important part in the holding power of each boat anchor type. Trials in artificial test tanks can be misleading and it is uncertain what type of boat anchor design is best overall.