reviews

Independent Reviews

We're hardly the least biased, so we'll understand if you're not convinced by our enthusiasm. But take the time to check out these third party comparison tests, reviews, and other write-ups of the Rocna.

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SAIL (in association w/ West Marine)|October 2006
"Holding Power - 14 Anchors Tested"
Comparison testing of 14 different anchors, including the best-performing Rocna, conducted by West Marine and written up in SAIL and Yachting Monthly. Involves three locations at three different scopes (3:1, 5:1, and 7:1) in real world conditions, underwater on sand.
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PassageMaker |October 2006
"Tweaking the Beast"
Review of the editor's Rocna 25 anchor on lobster boat Growler after use on the US East Coast.
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Professional Skipper |January/February 2006
"Anchor Holds Our Attention"
Full review and appraisal of a Rocna 20 after extensive testing on a commercial powerboat.
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Boating New Zealand |May 2006
"Gear Test: Rocna Anchor"
Brief review of a Rocna 25 on a yacht in the tough locales of the South Island of New Zealand.
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SeaSpray |December/January 2006
"Holding Fast""
Introduction and overview of the Rocna range of anchors, cover-ing their principle features.
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Zilt Magazine |May 2007
"Zilte Spullen | Salty Gear""
Brief introduction of the Rocna and review of testing video. (Dutch with English translation). 
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PassageMaker |November/December 2005
"Wind Horse in the City of Sails"
16 page write-up of Steve Dashew's new 83' powerboat with a custom Rocna 115.
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New Zealand Herald |10 September 2005
"No more moving experiences"
Front page marine section write-up on the Rocna, its New Zealand designer, and the anchor's place in the 'evolution' of anchor design.

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