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Definition:
Sea Anchor
The term
sea anchor has been used for centuries. A sea anchor can be
any device
secured at the bow of a boat to slow down a vessel's speed. Sea
anchors come in all shapes and designs. They are often rated for their
performance, strength and drag force capabilities. Some
sea anchors are designed for rough waters,
while others are built for light-duty fishing. Today's manufactured sea
anchors are referred as a drift anchor, drift
sock, (parachute) sea
anchor or a para-anchor.
Para-Anchor (parachute sea anchor)
A para-anchor
refers specifically to a
"parachute-style" sea anchor
designed for emergency and fishing.
The para-anchor is a modern sea anchor introduced after
World War II by commercial fishermen on
the West Coast, who converted aerial parachutes into sea anchors. The
new "parachute-style" sea anchor gained popularity after American
companies began to manufacture them specifically for underwater use.
Non-Emergency Sea Anchors
Today's non-emergency sea anchors include
the cone-style anchor, the drift
anchor, and the drift sock. These type of sea anchors are
designed for for calmer waters that slow boat speed for drift fishing.
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