Please submit for publication, to the Cruising Commodore, any tip or trick that makes your cruising adventure more fun or safer.

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Submitted by Nancy and John Martin, Cape Dory 31, "Carina". It is important to know the exact water depth in a shallow anchorage. We have a hand line and sounding weight. By dropping the weight off the bow, sides, and stern, we can get a fair picture of the bottom contour.