Thanks Simon
The anchor in a bucket in the cockpit makes sense, although I can foresee that if I use any chain that I'm going to have to be very careful with that lovely gelcoat.
I live in the West Midlands - not a lot of suitable sailing water around here. Thus far, we've sailed on Llandegfedd and Clywedog reservoirs. Then when I've fitted the boat out with one or two more things (like the anchor), I want to take her on saltwater. And it would be good sometime to attend one of the Swallow Boat 'meets' so I can pester others to find out how to do things properly (today, when we picked up speed, a huge fountain of water came in through the centreboard slot).
John