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Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-15-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,969
Posted By Auzzee
Thanks danblu. You say the story is drogue...

Thanks danblu. You say the story is drogue related, but I see no reference to drogues or sea anchors and am not quite sure of the relevence to the topic. My understanding is that he turned to head...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-10-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,969
Posted By Auzzee
Hi Stephen, it's always good to hear from you!...

Hi Stephen, it's always good to hear from you! Did you use the Pardey's technique of lying 50 degrees off the wind, or did you stay head up as close as possible?

Coyote qyote: "Larry has never...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-09-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,969
Posted By Auzzee
Thanks WNT, I value your judgement. I like the...

Thanks WNT, I value your judgement. I like the idea of a tandem rig if for no other reason than ease of retrieval, with no lessening of effective drag.

With a tandem set up, would you deploy one...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-09-2012, 02:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,969
Posted By Auzzee
I confess that prior to reading Pardey's book on...

I confess that prior to reading Pardey's book on heavy weather, I was happy with my existing knowledge. I have been belted a few times and have never had any trouble running before the sea. I never...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-08-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,969
Posted By Auzzee
Since making the decision to buy a para-anchor I...

Since making the decision to buy a para-anchor I have been beset by experienced offshore sailors who question the Pardey style committment of the sea anchor in storm conditions. Indeed I have just...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-07-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,969
Posted By Auzzee
Parachute sea anchors

I'm going to buy a parachute style sea anchor prior to setting off across the Pacific next year. There are a few different brands on the market. West Marine and Defender sell the PARA-TECH. They seem...
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