Anchors and Anchoring

A collection of articles on boat anchors and using them effectively

• A Process of Evolution: The Failings of the Old Generation, and the Introduction of the New (an essay on boat anchors by New Zealand boatbuilder, offshore cruiser, & consultant Peter Smith)
• The Bottom Line: Anchoring In 2007 (Coastguard Member's Handbook)
• Chain, Rope, and Catenary – 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
• Tuning an Anchor Rode – understanding and optimizing your anchor rode (external link)
• New Generation Anchors Explained
• Rocna Anchors website, with exciting things like video