Laura wrote:


My question is whether or not a "land anchor" is useful or will the
fluke anchor work just as well for setting the anchor right on the
beach?


Another anchor that could be used in the water sounds more practical. If
this will be just for the day, and you will be around the boat if
anything goes wrong (such as the wind changing and blowing your boat
onto the shore) then go for a smaller anchor.

If you plan on leaving your boat for some time, then a heavier anchor is
needed. Consider where else you will (might) be anchoring and consider
your total anchoring needs.

And read Peggie Hall's reply, too.

Tom
of the Swee****er Sea