Raising   the   anchor   is   a   non-nautical   term.   To   weigh   anchor   is   the   nautical   term   which   means   to   raise   the   anchor of   a   vessel   from   the   sea   floor   (and   hoist   it   up   for   stowing).   As   soon   as   the   anchor   is   no   longer   touching   the   sea floor it is aweigh.

RAISING THE ANCHOR  (R5x32)  Iain Boyd  Vive La Danse!  1- 8 1s   cross   down   to   dance   reels   of   3   on   opposite   sides,   1s   end   on opposite sides   9-16 5s   cross   up   to   dance   reels   of   3   on   opposite   sides   (5s   end   on   opposite sides) while  1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s & turn 1½ RH to face out 17-24 1s   also   5s   dance   Figs   of   8   on   opposite   sides   (1s   dancing   out   &   down, 5s dancing in & up) 25-32 1s cast to 5 th  place as others step up on bars 27-28, 5s+1s turn 1½ RH