The vessel you own may only ever be sailed between marinas or launched from a trailer, used for the day, then put back on it.  Nevertheless, the reason, factor or event that leads to the desperate need of a good anchor may simply start out as a small mechanical failure. It could be water in the fuel line, a broken fitting or a freak event.

The factors that shape catastrophe are infinite. The only risk mitigation anyone has is being prepared with the tools and resources at hand to react to potential danger.

Anchors are a safety product that can be thought of like a fire blanket. It may be a tool you never need to use. But when you do need one, the realisation a good anchor could have prevented complete catastrophe may not be of much use unless you already have one. Those on the vessel may not get another opportunity to be better prepared.

Anchors by nature are a tool that must work in a broad range of environments. The variables on the seabed are infinite. No matter what anchor you have or how many, you are going to need one that works just about anywhere. Because you can’t know for sure what kind of ground you are going to be on when you need it.

The ability to retrieve an anchor is extremely important. Because, if you are forced to cut the boat free, a primary safety device is then no longer available to you.

Saving money on safety may result in payment of the ultimate price. So, if you only have one anchor, make sure it is the best, most versatile one you can get.

For the reasons above Active Anchors are manufactured in Australia using the best materials available. There is no substitute for quality when your life relies on it. 

The inspiration behind Active Anchors came watching a boat float away from the beach on a beautiful day in a sheltered place in mild conditions. The anchor we had was useless and the need to watch the boat constantly detracted from the day and focused minds on safety and the need for a better tool for the job.

The directors of Active Anchors use the anchors themselves.

If you would like to get information about the importance of the correct rode scope for anchors please see the load analysis page here