A young naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain.

A young naval student was being put through the paces by an old sea captain.
"What would you do if a sudden storm sprang up on the starboard?
" asked the captain.
"Throw out an anchor, sir." replied the naval student.
"What would you do if another storm sprang up aft?
" asked the captain.
"Throw out another anchor, sir." answered the student.
"And if another terrific storm sprang up forward, what would you do?
" asked the captain.
"Throw out another anchor." replied the student.
"Hold on," said the Captain.
"Where are you getting all your anchors from?
" The naval student replied, "From the same place you're getting all of your storms, sir."