Fiorentino Para-Anchor

Fiorentino is home to the original para-anchor. Established in 1958, Fiorentino Para Anchor has been a leader in education and the development of  parachute sea anchors and storm drogues for small craft to oil tankers.The company concentrates on educational  DVD's, technical designs, and quality materials resulting from extensive drag device research. The company's strong foundation is owed to Gerrard Fiorentino's vast commercial fishing experience where he encountered many storms, including a hurricane, while living at sea. Fiorentino Para Anchor is a U.S. Manufacturer of the patented Offshore and Coastal Para-Ring Anchors, Shark Drogue, and the pioneering "Constant Rode Tension" methodology. YouTube video excerpts from "The Complete Para Anchor Set-Up--2nd edition written by Zack Smith.