Okay guys... and girls.... hints needed.

I have read and reread the single-handed docking thread. Very helpful ideas on there.

Now I haven't previously thought of this as I haven't ever dropped anchor, but since I am planning a trip soon that will require anchoring, it has occurred to me how tricky that could be by myself. More so raising the anchor than dropping it.

Last week I put my anchors on the dock and pulled all the chains out to see what condition they were in. I have an electric winch, but it is a slow process getting the chain in and down into the locker.

I picture myself starting the motor, then pulling up the anchor till she drifts away, then running back and forth to the helm to keep her in the right place till I get the rest in. All kinds of scenarios are giving me the horrors. Sandbanks.. other boats.. rock walls....

How do you single handers do this?