Rocna Anchors - Customer Stories

customer stories

The best theories (and manufacturers’ claims) can be usurped by the unforgiving harshness of the marine environment just when it most matters. Often the best way to make a decision about which product to select is to research what other people have to say.

We thought we’d save you the trouble. Here’s a limited selection of testimonials, from boat users of all types. Power or sail, small or large, cruisers or commercial operators – all are boat users that have made the decision to have the best anchor they can.

click here Ted Bosch set off across the Southern Ocean from New Zealand to Chile on *Capistrano* with the confidence inspired by a Rocna 40.		click here Colin Speedie conducts marine research in the Hebrides onboard yacht *Forever Changes*. His Rocna 25 was one of the first in Britain.

click here Boating guru Steve Dashew uses a custom Rocna 115 on 83' *Wind Horse*. Read this comprehensive write-up with e-mails from Steve.		click here After six months in the Caribbean using a Rocna 40 on his yacht *Whisper, cruiser Dave Wilson* sent us this testimonial by e-mail.

click here Paul Willems of Holland upgraded to a Rocna 25 for 44' *Zilver*. After a year, he considers his Rocna "the perfect anchor".		click here Members of the NZ Marauder Association have taken to using Rocna anchors on their boats, and are thrilled with the improvements.

click here Shayne and Wendy Tobin launched their new world cruiser *Waiora* with a Rocna 30 on the bow, ready to go.		click here One of our very first customers, Tony Eggleton installed one of the very first Rocna 40s on his Hatteras 50 *Kristina*.

click here Read the letter that John Wicks took the time to write us after testing the Rocna 40 he bought for his 44' ketch *Starsong*.		click here After their plow-type failed, professional skipper Andy Tweedy outfitted luxury charter yacht *Regal Flyer* with Rocna anchors.

click here Upgrading his anchor gear, Len Storey went with a Rocna 30 for yacht *Victory 5*. His favorite feature: the Rocna's instant set.		click here Fresh back from NZ’s Marlborough Sounds, Graham Alderwick was enthused with his new anchor, a Rocna 15 for his yacht *Smile*.

click here Read the unsolicited letter that professional manager and skipper Craig Torckler wrote us about the Rocna 40 on 62' motorboat *Kialoa*.		click here We'd be hypocrites not to include the story of Rocna designer Peter Smith, and the very first Rocna 55 on his 50' yacht *Kiwi Roa*.