Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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An anchor riding sail helps keep your boat pointed in one direction instead of swinging from side to side while anchored, giving you increased comfort. It also helps prevent damage to your anchor by reducing the rolling motion, as the rocking motion puts alternating stress on your anchor from left to right. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to make a steadying sail or anchor riding sail. Order your kit from Sailrite at the link below.

Anchor Riding Sail Kits:
(12.5 sq. ft.) - SKU: 90011A - sailrite.com/Anchor-Riding-Sail-Kit-12-5-Sq-Feet?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit
(20.25 sq. ft.) - sailrite.com/Anchor-Riding-Sail-Kit-20-25-Sq-Feet?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit

TOOLS LIST:
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 - sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Anchor+Riding+Kit
Screwdriver, Tape Measure, Pencil