How to Anchor Offset Umbrellas

There's nothing more frustrating than trying to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach only to have your beach umbrella whipped about by the wind. The last thing you want to do during a beach day is chase your umbrella down the beach. Using a sand anchor is a simple way to ensure your offset beach umbrella stays firmly anchored into the sand, saving your beach day and preventing any embarrassment caused by a wayward umbrella.

Things You'll Need

• Sand anchor
• Beach umbrella

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Push the sand anchor into the sand.

   • 2

     Grab the handles of the sand anchor and twist clockwise.

   • 3

     Twist the handles of the sand anchor until it is almost totally submerged in the sand.

   • 4

     Insert the end of the umbrella into the sand anchor.

   • 5

     Clamp down the stabilizing handles of the sand anchor to hold the umbrella in place. Some anchors also feature a screw that can be tightened by hand to hold the umbrella in place.