Abstract: An anchor for securing either a safety cover or safety net relative to a swimming pool that includes a fitting having a first end and a second end with an elongated internally threaded opening extending from the first end towards the second end. A screw includes a first end and a second end, the screw is externally threaded wherein the first end thereof is received within the elongated internally threaded opening in the fitting to be selectively screwed within the fitting to a predetermined depth and to be selectively unscrewed from the fitting to extend a predetermined height above the first end of the fitting. A head portion is formed on the second end of the screw and includes a flange extending substantially around an outer surface of the head portion with an opening formed in the head portion for selectively securing a hook relative to the head portion.