Arrive early, or request one of the larger boats to arrive early, and select the anchorage. A large anchor should be set with plenty of scope, as the raft will impose more than normal loading. Direct arriving boats to the raft, alternating sides to keep the raft in balance. Oversee the mooring of new arrivals to insure that spreaders of outboard boats are located slightly aft of those of the adjacent inboard boats so as to preclude mutual damage if the boats roll excessively. Ensure that spring lines are rigged to prevent fore and aft relative movement of boats, and ensure that adequate fenders are placed between boats.
Wakes can cause violent movement.
Arrange to have the swim net transported and deployed when weather conditions warrant. Initiate action to set additional anchors or start new rafts if the initial raft becomes too large. Additional anchors should be used only in well protected anchorage and in mild weather conditions. When a raft cannot swing readily with the wind and current, potentially damaging stresses can build up, and multiple anchor rodes may foul when conditions force raft rotation. If separate rafts are established, each should have a designated Raft Master.