good point about a "flats pole" used to push you along in shallow water rather than a paddle. I guess a 2-piece oar would work as well if it's long enough..

I have a lightweight anchor which as been useful to kedge off a sand patch... swam it out on a boogie board to set about 75' away and used the winch to crank the boat out of the muck.

I think if I were to do any cruising, I'd add a second anchor and 10 feet of chain to the tipping ring of this one in case wind/current piped up while anchored.