Rocna launches online anchoring resource

November 18, 2008 00:00 by Rocna Anchors | 0 comments

Rocna Anchors, manufacturer of the revolutionary, high-performance Rocna anchor, has announced the release of a comprehensive online data resource comprising articles and information on anchors, anchoring accessories and the science of anchoring.

The Rocna Knowledge Base, at http://www.rocna.com/kb , is an indexed, searchable digital encyclopaedia, covering every anchor/anchoring-related topic imaginable.

Freely available to the public, the Rocna Knowledge Base began as a collection of material intended to deal with common enquiries Rocna Anchors receives from its customers. It quickly grew into a far more extensive resource, able to deal comprehensively and conclusively with many topics frequently raised by boaters all over the world.

The new website includes a section specific to the Rocna, including installation case studies and examples, complete with relevant photos for many common boat types. Advice, such as guidelines for designing and building the ideal bow roller, is also provided.

Other content from the ‘Anchors’ section includes analyses of independent testing, clear explanations of Lloyd’s and RINA anchor classification, advice on sizing anchors, and much more.

Properly formatted pages can be printed from the website for easier reading if desired.

Content is not restricted to anchors. Other sections focus on the rest of the anchoring system: chain, rope, connectors (shackles and swivels), windlasses, etc. Optimising rode make-up is explained, with a mind to performance and practicality. Best practice anchoring techniques are covered, with entries on multiple anchor rigs, tandem anchoring and optimising the scope and catenary of the rode for best anchor performance.

The Rocna Knowledge Base is a collaborative effort. The company welcomes input from other parties. In particular, Rocna owners are invited to contribute to the bow installation case studies section for the benefit of other boaters.

Developed over five years and released in early 2005, the Rocna anchor has proven to be the ultimate boat anchor, confirmed by independent testing and positive user feedback. Available in galvanised and stainless steel, in sizes from 4 kg (9 lb) to 275 kg (606 lb), there is a Rocna for every vessel, from runabouts to small ships. Contact: Rocna Anchors, ph 0800 4 ROCNA (0800 4 76262) within New Zealand; ph +64 9 447 1961 international; e-mail enquiries@rocna.com, web http://www.rocna.com .