The easiest way to anchor a vessel in a current is to __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — stem the current and be falling aft very slowly when the anchor is dropped

Stemming the current while falling aft slowly allows the vessel to maintain steerage and control. By keeping the current ahead, the vessel avoids being swept uncontrollably, and the slow sternway ensures the anchor is laid out neatly on the bottom rather than piling up on top of itself.