That assortment most likely includes some swimwear, sunscreen, beach towels, and toys, but one thing that you might be forgetting is a sand anchor to keep your beach umbrella in place. Having an ...

To pull the boat up on a sandbar and join the party, boaters prefer a spike anchor that sticks into the sand to keep the boat in place without causing a tripping hazard. No matter your activity ...

The bottom conditions you’re likely to encounter will determine the best boat anchor type for your needs. Sand creates a hard surface, and you will need an anchor with more holding power to keep your ...

The tests were carried out in a cylindrical steel test chamber filled with medium coarse sand. The pull-out behavior of the bladder-type inflatable anchor and the five variables was investigated, and ...

Finally, we found a gadget that can give you an extra layer of protection — a sand anchor. Just put your umbrella into the holder, and it will keep it from moving back and forth in the wind.

A quick fix to this headache is to employ the deadman anchor. In sandy terrain, you can create a simple deadman by filling a sack or bag (even those for your sleeping bag or tent) with sand ...