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[Amel] Heaving-to
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This is a subject that has been replied to earlier. In review reduce the main to the 3rd reef. Bring it tight flat to the centerline or very slightly to windward Reduce the head sail to a position that puts the clue well inside the most forward stay. Back wind the head sail turn the wheel to windward and tie it off. Then go have a cup of tea until it gale blows itself out. We've done it in 35-50 it's and very big seas.
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On Dec 13, 2010, at 6:40 PM, Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> wrote:
Has anyone had the fun experience of having to heaving-to in gale force winds on |
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Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...>
Thanks for that info jme, that gives me a good starting point. I thought they
might have heaved-to with just the tripple reefed main. ________________________________ From: "jme5462@..." <jme5462@...> To: "amelyachtowners@..." <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Tue, 14 December, 2010 11:46:46 AM Subject: Re: [Amel] Heaving-to This is a subject that has been replied to earlier. In review reduce the main to the 3rd reef. Bring it tight flat to the centerline or very slightly to windward Reduce the head sail to a position that puts the clue well inside the most forward stay. Back wind the head sail turn the wheel to windward and tie it off. Then go have a cup of tea until it gale blows itself out. We've done it in 35-50 it's and very big seas. On Dec 13, 2010, at 6:40 PM, Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> wrote: Has anyone had the fun experience of having to heaving-to in gale force winds |
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Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
Hi you need the head sail and a main deeply reefer. I also bring the laze sheet over to wind ward incase the windward wears thru.
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Regards Richard Piller On Dec 13, 2010, at 22:01, Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> wrote:
Thanks for that info jme, that gives me a good starting point. I thought they |
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I tried heaving to with my SM243 and found that I couldn't slip exactly downwind as recommended by the Pardee's. No matter what I did, I sailed forward at about 1/2 kt, which was fine for calming the motion, getting some rest and cooking, but I sailed out of the boat's slick to windward. In a big sea it's my understanding that if you can slip directly downwind, the slick created by the boat will prevent waves from breaking on your beam. I think that I would have to drag something on a yoke from the bow and stern so that I could adjust the attitude of the boat to be able to slip directly downwind.
If you figure something else out, please let us know. Kent S/V KRISTY SM243 |
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Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
When hove two the point is to stall the boat so as not to force any motion every boat design will have different tendencies in heavy weather conditions the point is to STOP the motion. There will always be a wave the will hit you from the side it can not be prevented simply mitigated. It is a great method of getting some rest a meal or sleep or waiting for daylight before entering a difficult harbor.
Try it I think you'll like it. Happy Holidays to all. Regards on SM209. FOR SALE Richard Piller On Dec 14, 2010, at 10:18, Kent Robertson <karkauai@...> wrote: I tried heaving to with my SM243 and found that I couldn't slip exactly downwind as recommended by the Pardee's. No matter what I did, I sailed forward at about 1/2 kt, which was fine for calming the motion, getting some rest and cooking, but I sailed out of the boat's slick to windward. In a big sea it's my understanding that if you can slip directly downwind, the slick created by the boat will prevent waves from breaking on your beam. I think that I would have to drag something on a yoke from the bow and stern so that I could adjust the attitude of the boat to be able to slip directly downwind. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...>
I have that Pardy's book and they recomend deploying a chute or parra anchor off
the windward bow to stop the forward drift. It"s good to hear some Amel sailing tips and experiences. Thanks ________________________________ From: Kent Robertson <karkauai@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wed, 15 December, 2010 2:18:36 AM Subject: Re: [Amel] Heaving-to I tried heaving to with my SM243 and found that I couldn't slip exactly downwind as recommended by the Pardee's. No matter what I did, I sailed forward at about 1/2 kt, which was fine for calming the motion, getting some rest and cooking, but I sailed out of the boat's slick to windward. In a big sea it's my understanding that if you can slip directly downwind, the slick created by the boat will prevent waves from breaking on your beam. I think that I would have to drag something on a yoke from the bow and stern so that I could adjust the attitude of the boat to be able to slip directly downwind. If you figure something else out, please let us know. Kent S/V KRISTY SM243 |
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