Choosing the right boat anchor is far from straightforward. There are temporary anchors, overnight anchors and numerous different designs to suit particular conditions. We’ve been looking int… ...

Boat Anchor Basics Anchors work by clinging to the seabed, which prevents a boat from drifting. This can keep your boat in place when you are fishing or keep you in the same spot for swimming. It is ...

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Sailing museum drops anchor for a while By Annie Linskey UPDATED: October 27, 2018 at 12:43 p.m.