About ancho

ancho was founded by sailors and engineers who wanted clearer, more reliable tools for life on the water. Anchoring was the frustration that started it — guessing how much line was out — but our focus is broader: smarter marine sailing, from weekend cruises to long passages.

Our first product is a winch-mounted sensor and companion app that measure line deployment in real time, helping you dial in scope, track conditions, and remember every good anchorage. It’s one piece of a wider vision for confident, measured sailing.

Our mission

Make marine sailing more predictable and less stressful — with hardware and software built for real decks, real weather, and real seasons at sea.

Built to last

We design for longevity: durable construction, recycled materials where they make sense, and products meant to stay on your boat for years — not seasons.

And we stand behind what we ship. Long-term support is part of the promise — help when you need it, updates as the product evolves, and a team that sails what we build.

Based in Slovenia

ancho devices are designed, developed, and tested in Slovenia — on real boats, in real conditions. We obsess over fit, finish, and reliability so every unit feels ready for salt, spray, and seasons at sea.

Questions? Reach us anytime at ancho-winch@proton.me.