An anchor, ideally,
should keep a boat in place, with little effort, and stow away conveniently, when
not in use.

Swivel Stick, made for kayaks, canoes and small boats, fits that bill.

To use the anchor, the two poles, shown in the photo, mounted on
each side of the vessel, are swiveled upright.

That keeps the vessel still.

When not in use, the
poles -- aluminum and
adjustable in length --
are swiveled up,
locking in place with
a pin, along the outside of the vessel, out of the way.

Best of all, there are no ropes! L&M Designs, the manufacturer, says.

For info, visit the L&M Designs Web site.