Anchors and Anchoring Systems for Cruising Yachts

Paperback: 112pp
Brian Fagan
Fernhurst Books

Anchors and Anchoring & Mooring Systems

This UK system measures and displays the load or tension on a yacht's anchor cable. 12v, drawing a current of about 80 milliamps.

How long? Rope or chain? What rope to join to chain, how to join it etc - some useful tips from the inventor of the Spade anchor.

Useful article from Sailnet on the pros and cons of chain v nylon for anchor rodes, giving you a basis on which to make a choice.

A range of low-priced galvanised cruising-type (Fortress copy), plough and grapnel anchors plus galvanised chain.

Specialist suppliers of mooring and anchor chain , buoys, anchors, shackles, swivels, connecting links, anodes, ropes and nets.

The Delta is a high holding power anchor used by the RNLI. Lewmar also make the legendary CQR, plus of course anchor windlasses.

This high holding power fixed shank anchor is currently the only production boat anchor to get a Lloyds SHHP rating.

Interesting article by Peter Smith, the designer and manufacturer of the Rocna, one of the new generation of high holding power anchors.

Finally, this highly regarded New Zealand high holding power anchor is available from a UK distributor.

In independent tests around the world, the SPADE anchor has consistently come out on top...this is the website of the UK dealer.

Complete anchoring system in high grade stainless steel comprising Claw anchor, precision made chain and 'Powerball' connector.

See our articles on anchoring