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Dependable Rocna Anchors endure extreme
conditions
Qualities such as strength, durability and the ability to
set and hold in all bottom types place Rocna anchors
from Canada Metal (Pacific) Ltd. apart from the rest.
Whether used for a leisurely overnight mooring or
battening down in a severe storm, these dependable
anchors provide safety, security and confidence in
many conditions.
Rocna anchors offer super high holding power thanks
to a large blade area combined with a concave shape.
The chisel-like blade tip easily penetrates any bottom
surface, whether mud, clay, weeds, grass or kelp.
Incorporating an optimized geometry, Rocna anchors
are designed to remain embedded, even with veering
loads or when dragging under extreme loads. Users
can expect rock-solid anchoring every time. And in so-
me cases, a Rocna anchor can spell the difference
between safety and disaster.
In October 2012, Frederic and Barbie were en route to
St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands aboard their Meridian
391 Barbie Girl when hurricane Sandy hit them full
force with winds of 110-125 mph. From the cove in
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which they sheltered, they watched boats around
them break loose, some washing onto the beach,
others battered into the rocks. Still others vanished as
high waves swept them out to sea.
"We have a bridle that leads to 180' of rode, attached
to 60' of chain, attached to our 40 kg Rocna anchor,
which must have buried itself 2-3' deep with all the
force pulling against it," said the couple of their harro-
wing experience. The following day, they woke un-
scathed. Although a lobster boat crew offered use of
their mooring as a backup, "we never needed it, as the
Rocna held firm through it all. We told them that
instead of using three different anchors, one of them
weighing 150 lbs., all they really needed was one
Rocna."
For Matt and Jessica Johnson, their Rocna anchor be-
came a lifesaver at an unexpected moment. For a re-
cent trip to the Caribbean, they replaced a less reliable
anchor with a Rocna 25, knowing it would provide
peace of mind on their long journey. In November
2012, they headed inland for an overnight mooring in
Florida, a fateful decision that within moments came
close to destroying their Sabre 34 Targa Serendipity.
"We were trying to navigate the tricky entrance at the
St. Augustine inlet when we ran aground in 8' breaking
waves," said Jessica. After two frightening hours of
struggling to keep their craft afloat, they were helped
to shore by TowBoatU.S. and a local search and rescue
team. "Had we not dropped our Rocna, which held us
into place until the tow lines could be secured, we
would have lost our boat for sure."
Rocna anchors are available in fourteen sizes from 9-
606 lbs., for boats 16-150'. Each is backed with a lifeti-
me warranty, including protection against bending and
deformation. Suggested retail prices begin at $152.99
CDN and $147.99 US.
www.canmet.com.
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