Re: Heavy seas

From: SolarFry@aol.com
Date: Sat Jan 29 2000 - 08:40:13 PST


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Those that really know will tell you that there is no one solution to this
problem. Each type of sea and wind conditions dictates it's own response.

Obviously if the waves are breaking you do not wish to be lying ahull or
stern to then.

BEst
SF

In a message dated 1/28/00 7:39:18 PM Pacific Standard Time,
kellan_hatch@mindspring.com writes:

<< "The proper position has been found to be "stern to" the oncoming waves;
this keeps the boat running with the wind and waves, lessening the relative
speed of the onrushing walls of water." Paratec (unsure of spelling), a
manufacturer or sea-anchors, claims that bow-to has been proven to be the
only truly safe way to deal with very heavy seas. >>



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