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Re: [world-cruising] Re: para anchors

From: Bryan Genez (no email)
Date: Wed Jul 12 2006 - 13:10:05 EDT

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    On 7/12/06, Jim Burgoyne <> wrote:
    >
    > Thanks Peter.
    > I have looked at a jordan series drogue. I know I could be wrong, but
    > everything I've read and know about my little boat has led me to
    > believe that I would be safer in a big blow with a para-anchor
    > deployed off the bow.

    I think it depends upon circumstances. In many cases, you're better off
    actively sailing under a drogue than you would be lying ahull to a sea
    anchor.

    There's no "one best way" to resolve all situations.

    -- 
    Best,
    Bryan Genez
    "Capella" V40-158
    New Bern, NC
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