You are planning to anchor in an area where several anchors have been lost due to fouling. As a precaution, you should __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — fit a crown strap and work wire to the anchor

Fitting a crown strap and a work wire (or tripping line) allows for the mechanical retrieval of a fouled anchor. By attaching a line to the crown, the crew can exert an upward force directly on the anchor's head, effectively pulling it out of the obstruction in the opposite direction.