Multihulls MUST always use a bridle two to three times the beam and rigged to the outer hulls. It is a 20 foot or more floating line between two floats and attached to the float line of the Sea Anchor. When a large wave does hit, this sag will absorb the shock before the loads are transferred to the boat and Sea Anchor, reducing the stress on the system and providing a more comfortable ride. Deploying a PARA-TECH Sea Anchor is not too different from dropping a bow hook. Secure items onboard, lower sails, etc. 2.
Secure rudder amidships.
Toss Float line and floats into the water from the windward side of the bow followed by the Sea Anchor, bag and all. Drift back on the Sea Anchor, paying out the required rode. Make fast the rode and employ chafe gear. Secure the boat and get some rest. They are true offshore anchors and as such are not to be confused with speed-limiting drogues used off the stern.