Category Archives: Anchoring

Arriba Blog Talks about Shockles Anchor Snubber

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Eric Sanford

Alan Noble of the Arriba blog recently wrote about his experience using Shockles Anchor Snubbers for his Lightwave 38 cruising catamaran. The snubbers not only absorb the first 2,000 lbs of shock load, but they cut down on that unpleasant … Continue reading →

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Rigging Shockles Anchor Snubbers

Posted on June 23, 2011 by JeffBennett

Rigging a Shockles Anchor Snubber directly into anchor chain Rigging a Shockles Anchor Snubber on a snubber line Shockles Anchor Snubber rigged with safety line using a LineGrabber Shockles Anchor Snubber rigged with safety line

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Anchoring When the Wind is at Right Angle to the Waves

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Eric Sanford

Not much is worse than an anchorage where the wind or current is at a right angle to the waves. This often occurs when you are anchored in a cove where the waves wrap around a point. This simple technique … Continue reading →

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Anchoring Shockles

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Eric Sanford

Eric Sanford answers a question about anchor chain and Shockles. I am trying to buy an Anchoring Shockle and had a few questions. We use 1/4 high strength chain which I believe is smaller than normal 1/4 inch. Does the … Continue reading →

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Anchor Snubber Tension Question

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Eric Sanford

A reader from San Diego recently asked for some more information about the Shockles Anchor Snubber. I am interested in your anchor shockle but am having trouble determining the specifications on this. It looks like the device starts at 20″ … Continue reading →

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