Hove-to

Posted By: Dana
Date: 10/9/07 4:50p.m.

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In Response To: A thought from a different discussion board (Tom H.)

I generally hove-to in mild or light winds so I can take a break, have a bite to eat, refill the thermos or check the head.
In windier (real windy!!)conditions, in order to control the boat, I use either the Sea Squid or a 6' sea drogue on a swivel with some chain.
Main sheet is double reefed and genny is rolled up. If necessary, I slip my storm sail on over the furled genny.
Sliding the swells is a lot easier with this arrangement for me than without anything to act as a brake.
Don't know if it's correct or not but it works for me....
Thanks Dana

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Messages In This Thread

heaving to vs irons -- Tom T. House -- 9/25/07 6:31a.m.

Heaving to vs irons -- NANCY BERG -- 9/25/07 1:27p.m.

Hove-to -- Jim, Triton 94/kd7yll -- 9/25/07 3:36p.m.

Heaving-to discussion, thanks. -- Tom T. House -- 9/26/07 8:20a.m.

Be careful on a light catamaran, heaving-to in survival conditions -- Tom T. House -- 9/27/07 7:37a.m.

A thought from a different discussion board -- Tom H. -- 9/30/07 1:43p.m.

Hove-to -- Dana -- 10/9/07 4:50p.m.

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