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#222029 10/19/10 10:50 AM 10/19/10 10:50 AM |
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Posts: 5,525 | What kind of boat do you sail? What part of the world are you in?
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'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.
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#222036 10/19/10 11:26 AM 10/19/10 11:26 AM |
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Posts: 1,203 uk | A sea anchor is a parachute type affair that really puts the brakes on a boat. It would be set on a long line and bridle from the bow of a cat or tri. sometimes and un-even bridle is best as the boat will lie diagonally to the waves. The sails would be down if a sea anchor is deployed. The foils would also be raised - keels/skegs on a multi are a bad idea at this point
A drogue is similar to a parachute sea anchor, but is designed to be towed at a speed [Less drag] off of the stern of a cat or tri that is running away from the wind direction. It is supposed to give the boat more stability and directional control.
In the recent Round Britain Race, the multihulls all picked up pairs of car tyres in Lerwick to be used on the howlin' downwind leg that was ahead of them [As drogues].
Paul
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#222230 10/21/10 12:02 AM 10/21/10 12:02 AM |
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Posts: 8 | I think you just have to be specific which type of sea anchor you are going to buy. . So for you it does not consumed time of choosing. Good luck. cremation urns for pets
Last edited by ruthie; 10/21/10 01:08 AM.
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#222246 10/21/10 04:49 AM 10/21/10 04:49 AM |
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Posts: 5,525 | Gee Ruthie, I hope you get to use one of your urns for yourself. Soon.
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'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.
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