Cruising Tips: Understanding Set and Drift Tactics
December 13, 2016
An understanding of the effects of set and drift is vital for coastal sailors; it can make the difference between an enjoyable passage or a
An understanding of the effects of set and drift is vital for coastal sailors; it can make the difference between an enjoyable passage or a
By their nature, larger catamarans are exceptionally safe offshore. It is not unusual to sail through mildly uncomfortable conditions, such as a gale, only to arrive in port and hear sailors on keelboats talk of “surviving” horrendous weather. A large modern catamaran has plenty of buoyancy and exceptional roll inertia.
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