I believe the further away from the boat the sock is, the slower you drift. The longer leash allows the sock to drop lower in the water and increases drag. This has been my experience in both my kayak and the boats I've owned.
If you don't have another sock, a 5-gal bucket with some holes drilled in the bottom will work in a pinch.
As for attaching a single sock, you can use a rope tied from front cleat to front cleat and attach the sock in the center. This will cause your boat to sit facing the wind, which minimizes the wind's affect on your boat.
Chris Bryant
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