Knowledge Base
The Odin: Building on a Foundation of Excellence
The Results of Six Months of Testing the New Odin Anchor by Viking Anchors
The Importance of "Above the Water" Factors in Anchoring: Navigating Wind Protection
The Vital Role of Chains in Boat Anchoring: Ensuring Safety and Stability
Introduction:
When it comes ...
Anchoring in Challenging Bays: The Greek/Turkish Coastline Experience
Introduction:
Anchoring in the c...
Viking Anchors Set to Release the Odin, Revolutionary HT Steel Plow Anchor, by the End of Summer 2023
Viking Anchors, a leading name in the marine industry, is gearing up to release the hi...
Setting 2 anchors in V-shape formation.
Viking 20 Holding a 70 Foot Cruiser
The importance of a good boat anchor
Understanding the use of riding sail
From Practical sailor, the full article can be found here.
There are four common factors that can ca...
Yawing and how it affects your anchor holding.
As the wind increases it is the windage of the yacht t...
chain lock
Chain lock
There are a number of ways to attach a snubber to an anchor chain.
A gripping hitch, a sof...
So why do Viking anchors stand out of the crowd having the best performance in most seabeds?
Using a submerged anchor trip line
When anchoring in a busy anchorage with potential hazards, debris, or many mooring chains on the...
Concaved or convexed?
I am very interested in the evolution of anchor desig...
Mid 2021, a letter to our supporters
Dear Friends and members of the growing Viking anchoring systems user’s family,
It has been too lon...
SV Panope Viking 20 test report
How to anchor a boat?
Few simple steps that work every time.
Find a suitable spot, acceptable depth, and good as possible ...
Bridles and snubbers
Is there a god called anchor?
A quote in one of the Facebook groups dealing with anchors caught my eye ...
Lifting the benchmark for anchor design
SV Panope Viking 7 test report
Why a lighter anchor works better for you?
Galvanizing Quality determines the anchor's life
Holding and weight
Viking Mantus Bugel and the rest of the gang,
Retrieving the anchor and some more.
Retrieving your anchor after using it.
Retrieving an anchor should be as easy as deployment and sett...
Bigger is not always better
New-generation anchors are a ...
Why Choose A Viking Anchor?
Viking anchors are the best choice for single-handed sailors.
At Viking Anchors, we take pr...
The Geometry of a deep-diving new generation anchor and how it works
Modern new-generation a...
Metal, Steel, and Zinc in Anchors
Protecting steel from rusting is crucial for the longevity and effectiveness of an anchor. Zinc-coa...
Swivel thoughts
Anchoring is a crucial part of boating, and the retrieval or deployment of anchors can be a signifi...
Rode Length / Scope
Th...