Abstract: Described herein are flexible keratoprosthesis devices and uses thereof. The keratoprosthesis devices (100) can include an anchor body (110) and a plurality of flexible haptics (120), wherein the plurality of flexible haptics can be attached to and can be capable of extending radially from the anchor body. The flexible keratoprosthesis devices can be implanted into the eye via a minimally invasive technique.

Abstract: An attachment of a stockless anchor on the sea floor encourages flukes to tilt as soon as the vessel pulls away, while maintaining stability on the floor. The weight of the flukes act as a pivot with the crown of the stockless anchor that, when placed on the floor, causes the anchor to become attached by being buried in the floor when the vessel pulls away. The attachment comprises two claws fastened to the flanks of the flukes at or in close proximity of the crown on the pivot axis of the flukes, thereby enabling them to tilt and become attached immediately in the floor as soon as the anchor is placed on the floor. When the vessel pulls away the anchor is open and becomes attached immediately. An attachment to the floor avoids or reduces dragging of the anchor on the floor.

Abstract: A variable weight boat anchor having an added weight storage capacity for submerged unloading of added weight is presented. Remote signal from a boat triggers the release of added matter in the anchor for a lighter pulling.

Abstract: The anchor-retrieving system comprises a recovery harness and a lap link. The recovery harness may couple to an anchor via the lap link such that if the anchor becomes fouled the lap link may fail and a trip line of the recovery harness may be operable to recover the anchor by pulling the anchor from a crown of the anchor. The recovery harness may comprise three loops. A first loop may couple to the head of the anchor via the lap link. A second loop, adjacent to the first loop, may couple to an anchor line via rode hardware. The third loop, separated from the others via a trip line that is longer than the shank of the anchor may couple to an aperture in the crown of the anchor.

Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and/or device for anchoring a watercraft. The method, system, apparatus, and/or device may include a head and a scissoring shank. The head may be configured to dig into a seafloor of a body of water to restrict the movement of a watercraft. The scissoring shank may be connected to the head. The scissoring shank may include a pivot member connected to the head. The scissoring shank may include a first shank arm connected to the head by the pivot member. The scissoring shank may include a second shank arm connected to the head. The scissoring shank may include a first hole extending through the first shank arm and the second shank arm. The scissoring shank may include a shear member inserted into the first hole. The shear member may restrict the first shank arm from rotating about the pivot member.

Abstract: The self-installing anchor is configured for falling vertically through the water, embedding vertically into the soil, rotating and translating diagonally deeper through the soil in response to the anchor line load being transmitted to it, and achieving its maximum holding capacity with the anchor line acting normal to the fluke. In various implementations, a coupling mechanism at one end of the shank is engaged with a bearing surface at an entry end of the fluke to hold the shank close to the fluke while falling through the water and embedding vertically into the soil. The coupling mechanism provides eccentricity to the load applied and allows for the rotation of the anchor. The coupling mechanism is disengaged at a predetermined angle, liberating one end of the shank, and the point of application of the force on the anchor is modified to make it dive deeper into the soil.

Abstract: A retrievable anchor system may comprise an anchor having a central shank with a top and bottom end, an elongate flexible member having a base end substantially permanently fixed to the bottom end of the central shank. The system may further comprise a dual attachment assembly releasably attaching a location on the flexible member to a location on the central shank located toward the top of the anchor, with the location on the flexible member being separated from the base end of the member. The dual attachment assembly may comprise a primary attachment structure forming a directional attachment between the flexible member and the central shank, and a secondary attachment structure forming a frangible attachment of the flexible member to the central shank.

Abstract: An anchor device includes a connecting member between an anchor and its anchor line, having a first part designed to be fastened to one end of the shank of the anchor and a second part extending axially and designed to be fastened releasably to the first part and to be connected to the anchor line; including a piston which is slidable in a cavity of the second part; and a body designed to be moved by sliding along the anchor line until it interacts with the piston, thus releasing the first part and second part.

Abstract: A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set.

Abstract: A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set.

Abstract: A retrievable anchor system may comprise an anchor having a central shank with a top and bottom end, an elongate flexible member having a base end substantially permanently fixed to the bottom end of the central shank. The system may further comprise a dual attachment assembly releasably attaching a location on the flexible member to a location on the central shank located toward the top of the anchor, with the location on the flexible member being separated from the base end of the member. The dual attachment assembly may comprise a primary attachment structure forming a directional attachment between the flexible member and the central shank, and a secondary attachment structure forming a frangible attachment of the flexible member to the central shank.

Abstract: An anchor retrieval device for vessels comprising an anchor having a first point and a second point, a chain attached to a second point of the anchor, a rope having a first end associated with the first point of the anchor and a second end releasably associated to the chain and a flotation device associated with the rope.

Abstract: A kit for retrieving a fluke anchor of the type having a stock, a pair of flukes coupled at their edges to the stock, a pair of oppositely disposed side walls and a pair of slotted crown plates oppositely disposed joining the top edges and bottom edges of the side walls, and a shank having an eye on a free end with an inner end pivotally connected to the stock between the side walls. The kit includes an adapter arm assembly. A mechanism is for attaching the adapter arm assembly onto the top slotted crown plate of the fluke anchor, so that the adapter arm assembly will extend away from the top slotted crown plate of the fluke anchor. A release line is connected between an end of the adapter arm assembly and up to a stern of a boat. When the release line is pulled the fluke anchor will be pulled from an opposite direction to release the pair of flukes from a sandy seabed bottom.

Abstract: A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set.

Abstract: An anchor incorporates a release mechanism that is releasably assembled to a shank. An anchor chain is affixed to a crown section of the anchor. The chain is slideably inserted through a tubular release mechanism body. A tension controlling mechanism is elastically coupled between the release mechanism and the anchor chain. A pair of release interface notches is formed within the proximal end of the release mechanism; the slots are placed on opposing sides of the release mechanism. A pair of release interface fasteners is disposed along a distal end of the shank. The release mechanism is held in a mooring configuration by engaging the release interface notches and the release interface fasteners. The release mechanism maintains the chain in a mooring configuration until the release mechanism is rotated perpendicular to the shank, wherein the release interface notches disengage from the release interface fasteners changing a tensile force from an anchor engaging direction to a releasing direction.

Abstract: A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set.

Abstract: A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set.

Abstract: A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set.

Abstract: A drogue attachment consisting of two symmetrical shaped arms is affixed to one end of a shaft, that end of the shaft being attached to a fishing line. The other end of the shaft is tied to a leader, which is in turn tied to a baited or lure-equipped fish hook device. When the fish hook device is pulled through the water by a fish, water opens the shaped arms; when pulled in the other direction by the angler, the arms fold in against the shaft.

Abstract: Device for connecting an anchor line to an anchor, which anchor has a fluke and according to a direction of penetration can penetrate into an anchoring ground by exerting a tensile force on the anchor line, wherein the device is provided with an attachment means for attachment of an anchor line to the device and at least two attachment means for attachment of two fluke-anchor line connection elements which at locations that are spaced apart in a forward direction of penetration are attached to the fluke, wherein at least one of the attachment means is adapted for release by swinging the anchor line with respect to the device.

Abstract: An assembly used in connection with an anchor, whereby, on use, the anchor comprises one or more endpieces (2) meant to penetrate into the bottom, a shank (1) from the endpiece, and fitted to the shank end a fixing holding block (8) furnished with a hole for the pulling element of the anchor. The mounting holding block (8) or similar of the pulling element is fitted to piece (9) movable along shank so that on anchoring the motion of piece (9) from shank (1) end towards endpiece (2) is prevented by a blocking arrangement (7,11) between shank (1) and the piece and lifting the anchor on use the impact of the locking arrangement is eliminated.

Abstract: Method for installing an anchor that is released in the sea, especially for installation of in soft seabed sediments. An anchor is rebased in free fall from an at rest position or nearly at rest position and with the longitudinal axis vertical from a position in the water, and that ensures directional stability and nonroutional acceleration during movement towards the seabed. The anchor body (14) has a main member or shank (22) with a regular cross section, especially circular or regular polygon form, with tip (23) and with upward projecting shank (25) with lower average density than the main anchor body has. The anchor body is shaped such that the center-of-gravity lies lower than the middle of the total anchor length and below the average distance to the sum of all the fluid forces which ensures directional stability and nonrotational acceleration during free fall and penetration into the seabed sediments.

Abstract: An anchor connection and retrieving device is disclosed. The device is adapted to be interposed between an anchor and one end of an anchor line, the anchor has a shank, a crown and a plurality of tynes or flukes. The device has a locking assembly including a releasable portion, a locking portion relative to which the releasable portion is releasably coupled. One or more release members are movable between a first position which couples the releasable portion to the locking portion and a second position which decouples the releasable portion from the locking portion. The locking portion is connected to the one end of the anchor line and a retrieving line is connected to it and the crown of the anchor. The releasable portion is coupled to the shank of the anchor. A release block may move along the anchor line to engage the release members to decouple the releasable portion from the locking portion.

Abstract: A vessel anchor includes a body having a first cylindrical member and a second cylindrical member. The second cylindrical member is disposed substantially within the first cylindrical member. The vessel anchor further has a retention slide bar for affixing an anchor line. The first cylindrical member has at least one spaded edge and the second cylindrical member has a mass greater than the first cylindrical member.

Abstract: A marine anchor for recreational boats comprising a rotating hub, with a plurality of flukes extending outward, and a substantially right-angle shaped bail member including five bail positions for receiving a slidable shackle of an anchor chain. The first bail to shakle position is the anchored position. The second bail to shackle position allows for a conventional retrieval of the anchor from above the location of the set anchor. An alternate retrieval can result in a third bail to shackle position from an anchored boat position further away from the set anchor. In the second and third positions the flukes are free to rotate enabling the marine anchor to be retrieved. A fourth position of the bail to shackle position is pulling the anchor chain and shackle from the opposite end of the anchor. A fifth position of the bail is a resting position on the bed of the sea floor by releasing the tension of the anchor chain such as during a slack tide to minimize entanglement with other loose anchors or debris.

Abstract: A boat anchor and a retrieving mechanism for unsnagging the anchor from an underwater obstruction. The anchor includes an anchor body and a shank pivotally connected to the anchor body. The retrieving mechanism includes an elongated shank line connected between the crown and one end of an elongated clampbolt of an adjustable release mechanism. A clampbolt receiving block having a U-shaped channel is connected to a distal end of the shank which is aligned longitudinally to the shank and opening away from the anchor body. An enlarged shoulder of the clampbolt abuts against one end surface of the receiving block while an elastomeric friction member and a hand nut are positioned on a threaded portion of the clampbolt against the other end surface of the receiving block.

Abstract: A boat anchor assembly which allows the boat anchor to be retrieved easily, even when fouled in rocks or debris on a lake bottom, for example. The anchor includes a V-shaped anchor, structure for attaching an anchor line to the end of the anchor shank, an anchoring line, and a breakable tie. The end of the anchor line is attached to the anchor crown and removably attached by a tie to the structure for attaching an anchor line to the end of the anchor's shank. The tie will break when sufficient force is applied to the anchor line, thus to transfer the pulling force exerted by the anchor line from the end of the shank to the crown so that the anchor may be easily pulled from any entanglements. The entire V-shaped anchor is coated in a plastic or other suitable material to prevent rust, and the arm and shank of the V-shaped anchor are tapered towards their ends so as easily to penetrate a brush pile or rock bed.

Abstract: A float catch for a boat anchoring and retrieval system includes a body with a head section and a tail section, the body being secured to an anchor line. The head section defines an anchor rope passageway through which an anchor line passes and is engaged by a rope diverter which spreads the anchor line away from the tail section of the float catch. Consequently, when the anchor is retrieved, the rope and float catch slide relative to the float in one direction until the float is coupled to the rope at a position between the float catch and the anchor. The tail section of the float catch thereafter prevents relative travel of the float past the float catch in the opposite direction during retrieval of the anchor.

Abstract: An anchor with pivoted flukes and a track upon which an anchor line is slidably connected to the anchor has a pair of fluke drivers adjacent the flukes which produce a significant included angle of the flukes with respect to the bed of a body of water. This included angle of the flukes enables them to rapidly penetrate and set in a bed of a body of water even under hard pan bed conditions. Typically, the anchor sets into the bed of a body of water within ten feet of anchor movement relative to the bed.

Abstract: A retrieval device is described that facilitates lifting of a submerged weight by action of the forward motion of an associated watercraft connected to the weight by a rope. The rope is releasably attached to the device by a guide member on an elongated rigid frame. A locking member is also provided, to enable sliding movement of the rope in a forward direction, and to grip and hold the rope against rearward motion. Powered motion of the watercraft through the water provides sufficient force to pull the rope forwardly through the device. A top end of the locking member is attached to a net supported flotation device. The flotation device also serves to hold the locking member in an inoperative, open condition during forward motion of the watercraft and forward sliding motion of the rope therethrough. Once the weight is pulled to the vicinity of the device, forward motion of the watercraft is halted. The locking member then functions to prevent the weight from pulling the rope back downwardly.

Abstract: A marine anchor having a cylindrical hub member including a plurality of radially extending, peripherally spaced, rod-like flukes. The anchor further includes a rod-like supporting handle extending substantially coextensive with and spaced radially from the hub member. The supporting handle is configured to define oppositely disposed bails arranged to alternatively receive a slidably mounted ring attachable to an anchor line or rope, depending upon the position of the anchor.

Abstract: A device for unhooking a main anchor chain (4) from the shank (7) of an anchor (2) makes it possible to release anchor. An elongated plate (10) has one end adpated to receive the last link of the anchor chain (4). The other end of plate (10) has an opening (15) for receiving a shackle (15) on the anchor. A second plate (16) has a finger (17) that covers opening (15) thus making possible the hooking and unhooking of the shackle (6). A tube (29) dropped from the boat runs freely over the main anchor chain (4) to pivot the plates and uncover opening 15. This releases the shackle and therefore the anchor, so that it may be unsnagged.

Abstract: A boat anchor is disclosed including a fluke, having a relatively pointed tip portion and a relatively broad tail portion disposed rearwardly of the tip portion. A shank is fixed to the fluke rearwardly of the tip portion and extends forwardly of the tip portion to a distal end. The shank includes a generally longitudinal slot that extends from a first end proximate the distal end of the shank to an opposite second end located rearwardly of the anchor's center of gravity. The slot is slidably engageable by an anchor line and allows the anchor line to slide between the first end of the slot, wherein force may be exerted on the line to embed the tip of the fluke into the ground, and the second end of the slot, wherein force may be exerted on the line to pull the tip portion of the anchor out of the ground.

Abstract: A simple, easily affordable and portable, yet rugged and reliable, collapsible anchor is disclosed for use with small water craft, particularly those susceptible to damage by sharp edges or protuberances of a conventional non-collapsible anchor stower aboard. When snagged, the anchor is self-tripped by a force exerted in a direction upstream from where the craft was anchored. The force trips a release mechanism which allows a pair of flukes to rotate in an "A"-shaped spring yoke in which they are held, and unsnag the anchor. The flukes are nonrotatably disposed on a fluke shaft which is journalled in the lower terminal portions of the yoke's two spring arms. The upper terminal portions (apex) of the yoke are held together by a fulcrum pivot (shoulder bolt) means.

Abstract: An improved anchor retrieving device adapted to be attached at an intermediate position of a main anchoring line. The device comprises a lock assembly comprising a gripper detachably mounted on an intermediate position of the main anchoring line, and a lock lever having a lower part swingingly supported by the lower portion of the gripper and an upper part releasably held by the gripper; a connection line for connecting the lock lever to one end of the shank opposite to the crown end of the anchor; and a weight for impinging the lock assembly to change the same from the locking condition to the unlocking condition. The condition line has a connection line retainer for fixing the connection line to the lock lever in the locking condition, and is released from the lock lever when the lock assembly is impinged by the weight.

Abstract: An anchor retrieving device for transmitting the anchoring power from a main anchoring line to the end of a shank of an anchor opposite to the crown end when the device is held in the locking position and for transmitting the anchor raising power from the main anchoring line to the crown end when the device is held in the unlocking position. The anchor retrieving device comprises a first lock assembly having a hook member, a weight for striking said first lock assembly when it is desired to bring the first lock assembly in the unlocked position, a second lock assembly connected to the end of the shank opposite to the crown end to be moved between locking and unlocking positions, a connection line for connecting the hook member to the second lock assembly to transmit the anchoring power and having guides.

Abstract: A two piece shank structure releasably retains a single central shank tube detachable from the shanks. The shanks are affixed in position on the surface of two double edged flukes. The double edged flukes are attached to a main fluke shaft. The anchor line extends from the boat through the central shank tube where it attaches to a U-shaped bracket. The U-shaped bracket is attached centrally to the main fluke shaft by a rotatable collar. Both shanks are manufactured with an inherent spring biasing in the material, allowing them to be slightly separated for snap in connection of the central shank tube, and also maintains pressure against the central shank tube retaining it in position under normal use. Once the anchor has become snagged under a log or similar underwater snag it may be retrieved by pulling the anchor line at an angle relative to the shanks with the pull needing to be generally opposite in direction to which the anchor is suspected of sliding under a snag.

Abstract: A pliant anchoring device (10) includes a pliant anchor (12) having a pliant pouch (14) and a pliant extension (16), a first rope (24) that is attached to a first attaching point (18), and a second rope (26) that is attached to a second attaching point (28). In use, disposable ballast (40) is placed in the anchor (12), and the anchor (12) is secured to a boat and lowered to the bottom (50) of a body of water. To retrieve the anchor (12), a tension force is put on the second rope (26) thereby repositioning the anchor (12) from a ballast-retaining position (54) to a ballast-dumping position (56), the ballast (40) is dumped from the anchor (12), and the anchor (12) is retrieved from the body of water.

Abstract: An improved anchor which can be easily separated massive obstacles merely by pulling the anchoring line. The anchor comprises a shank having a crown end and a rotatable shaft attached to the crown end and extending substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shank, at least one fluke mounted on the shaft, locking device for restricting the rotational movement of the shaft within an angular range so that the angle of the fluke relative to the axial direction of the shank is below 90.degree. under normal locking condition, and unlocking device for shifting the locking device from the normal locking condition to a condition at which the shaft is allowed to rotate so that the angle of the fluke relative to the axial direction of the shank becomes more than 90.degree., the unlocking device being connected to an anchoring line through an anchor retrieving device.

Abstract: Apparatus for releasably mooring a marine vessel. An elongate anchor stem terminates at opposing ends with a swiveling connector assembly adapted for attachment to a boat anchor line and a fluke assembly. The fluke assembly includes a base plate with a plurality of curved anchor arms extending radially outwards therefrom, each terminating in a fluke. Each fluke defines a pair of opposing projections adapted to matingly engage a link of a connecting chain attached to one end of the stem and comprising a portion of the connector assembly. Upon such mating engagement a bridle is formed, whereupon exertion of upward force on the anchor line causes the anchor to more readily disengage from the floor of the water body and/or any foreign objects.

Abstract: An anchor device for anchoring a ship or boat, and being raised with minimal amount of hoisting power. A flexible rope having a free end with a retaining device mounted on the rope, for detachably retaining the free end of the rope. Attached to the rope is the anchor, which has a shank and at least one grasping or holding member extending backwardly from one end of the shank for grasping a rock or for holding a solid mass at the bottom of the body of water. The anchor is attached to the rope so that the one end of the anchor which is formed with the grasping or holding member is positioned remote from the free end or the rope. A weight slides down the rope and strikes the retaining device to release the free end of the rope from said the retaining device, in readiness for raising the anchor.

Abstract: An anchor construction for fishing and pleasure craft, especially those with a power anchor line winch, which includes a center swivel plate in a plane transverse to an anchor blade. The centerplate has a V-slot in which slides a clevis attached to an anchor line to effect release of a snagged anchor without moving the boat over or past the anchor. A stop lobe on the anchor blade cooperates with the center plate to limit relative motion.

Abstract: An improved boat anchor assembly to prevent anchor snags and loss of the anchor including an anchor chain attached to a sleeve movably positioned around a shank extending from the anchor. The sleeve automatically locks to the shank in a predetermined manner changing the pivot point of engagement of the anchor chain and the shank effectively freeing the anchor from entangling snags.

Abstract: A boat anchor having elongated flat flukes clustered on the shank in variable arrangements and a bail secured at each end of the shank for attaching the line to the boat.

Abstract: A dynamic anchor composed of two laterally positioned anchor flukes for facile penetration into the bottom structure of a water course, and a retractor to withdraw the flukes from the bottom. The retractor is mounted for relative reciprocal movement along the longitudinal axis of between the flukes. Two anchor cables are employed. The first cable is connected directly to the fluke plate and is used to anchor the craft. By pulling the first cable, the fluke plate is pulled forward to dig in and hold the craft. The second cable is reaved around a pivot carried by the retractor and is secured to the fluke plate. Thus when the second cable is pulled in, there is created a force to pull the retractor and fluke plate in opposite directions in order to cause the flukes to be removed from the water course bottom.

Abstract: A boat or ship anchor having a crown portion with a spaced apart pair of flukes projecting forwardly therefrom in the same plane, and a pair of tail plates extending rearwardly therefrom, the tail plates being splayed to present a large frontal area. Intermediate the flukes and extending through the crown is an aperture. A shank element, adapted for attachment to the anchor line at its forward end, extends through the aperture and is dimensioned for sliding relation in the aperture intermediate the flukes. A projection in the form of a minor fluke on the tail end of the shank element limits the sliding motion of the shank through the aperture in a first direction while permitting limited rotational or angular movement thereof relative to the flukes and crown at least in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the flukes.

Abstract: A double fluke anchor having a pair of flukes lying in a common plane is welded to a crossbar. An elongated stock projecting forwardly of the flukes at right angles to the crossbar and lying in the plane of the flukes is journaled on the crossbar for limited relative rotation. The forward end of the stock is fixed to the forward end of a hairpin shank having its widest dimension at an intermediate point, approximately in the plane of the pivot of the cross bar and converging toward both ends to form a closed loop. A sliding ring connects the anchor line and the hairpin shank and is freely slidable to both ends of the hairpin shank. With this construction, the anchor may be weighed with the flukes lying adjacent the axis of the hairpin shank with the tips of the flukes pointed downwardly.

Abstract: A boat anchor having pivoted flukes and a readily detachable loop or pocket shank is provided on opposite sides of each fluke with a pair of free-swinging crown plates whose pivot axes are coaxial with the fluke pivot axis. Fixed stop elements on the crown plates engage the stock of the anchor to limit swinging of the crown plates independently through wide arcs. In any position assumed by the anchor on the bottom and for all positions of the free-swinging crown plates, the flukes will quickly penetrate into the bottom in response to tension on the anchor chain or line transmitted through the shank. If the flukes or crown plates, or both, become fouled on the bottom, the anchor can still be retrieved without difficulty by pulling in the proper direction on the shank due to the free-swinging ability of the crown plates and the flukes relative to the shank. Simplicity of construction, economy of manufacturing, and ease of storage in a small space are important features.

Abstract: An anchor caddy useful in raising an anchor by translating the force exerted on the anchor line by movement of the boat to a vertical force on the anchor is disclosed. The device can also function having the anchor on a few feet of line extending therefrom, as a sea anchor. The anchor caddy consists of a float adapted to support the anchor and caddy. A pulley and housing therefore are attached to the float and movable deflector plates are pivotally mounted at ends thereof on either side of the pulley housing. The anchor line extends from the anchor, over the pulley, through a releaseable, one way dogging mechanism, mounted within the housing, to the boat. The dogging mechanism, when engaged, will permit the line to pass over the pulley only in the direction of the boat. Force exerted on the line causes the deflector plates to pivot outwardly to about 45.degree. angles with the pulley.