anchoring setup

A photo of a person outside in a marina, looking very pleased while holding a Rocna anchor

We carry 2 anchors onboard. We used to carry 3, but gave our Bruce 10 kg (22 lb) to a good friend.

We anchor using a snubber to lighten the load on our chain stopper. Our boat doesn't have a windlass, we haul the anchor up by hand. The chain stopper helps catch the chain so it is easier to hoist back up.

Pino's main gear

Rocna Anchor 15 kg (33 lb)
30 m (100 ft) chain 8 mm (5/16 in)
60 m (200 ft) 12.7 mm (1/2 in) nylon rode
Maxwell 8 mm chain stopper

Pino's spare gear

Rocna Anchor 10 kg (22 lb)
12 m (40 ft) galvanized chain 7.9 mm (5/16 in) (spare)
60 m (200 ft) 12.7 mm (1/2 in) nylon rode (spare)
30 m (100 ft) chain 8 mm (5/16 in)
90 m (300 ft) 12.7 mm (1/2 in) nylon rode
90 m (300 ft) floating rode