Anchors and Anchoring

A collection of articles on boat anchors and using them effectively

A Process of Evolution: New Generation Anchors (an essay on boat anchors by New Zealand boatbuilder, offshore cruiser, & consultant Peter Smith)
Independent Anchor Performance Testing – a compilation of the credible comparison tests of recent years
The Bottom Line: Anchoring Beyond 2007 (Coastguard Member’s Handbook)
Catenary & Scope In Anchor Rode: Anchor Systems For Small Boats
Kellets or Anchor Angels/Sentinels – Uses and Applications
Two to Tandem: Maximizing Holding Power With Tandem Anchoring / Dual Anchors – An outline of the theoretical & practical aspects of tandem anchoring
Anchor Certification, HHP & SHHP Classification, and Type Approval – Lloyd’s, RINA, etc
New Generation Anchors Explained
Old Generation Anchors – What’s really the problem?
Tuning an Anchor Rode – understanding and optimizing your anchor rode (external link)
Rocna Anchors website, with exciting things like video
The Rocna Knowledge Base – a comprehensive collection of more articles on anchors, anchoring, and accessories.