Name this sail

trev · Post by **trev** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:30 pm

I have seen people use a small sail in place of the main while at anchor to help keep the boat from swinging around the anchor. The last few times I've anchored overnight I have been swinging a good 280 degrees so I'm thinking of trying one of these sails. Anyone know the correct name of this sail?

Thanks

turbo1168 · Post by **turbo1168** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:35 pm

I believe it's called an anchor riding sail.

http://search.sailrite.com/category/Anc ... Name~Sails

lecker68 · Post by **lecker68** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:37 pm

it is an anchor riding sail and here is the sailrite link.
http://www.sailrite.com/Anchor-Riding-S ... -5-Sq-Feet

trev · Post by **trev** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:08 pm

Thanks for the links. I've never seen one like that, the couple I've seen used were attached to the mast and boom like a small main sail. That kit looks like a good project to try out.