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From: Philip Lange (no email)
Date: Fri Jul 14 2006 - 08:38:51 EDT
Au contraire,
One does not actively sail with a Jordan Series Drogue. I have deployed one
more than once. On our Searunner 37 during a 50 kt blow our down wind drift
was less than one knot over a 46 hour period.
As for the down side of a para anchor, consider that when the boat makes
stern way during the slack period between gusts, the rudder is vulnerable
to damage. Also the entire system is subject to shock loading when the boat
fetches up. Not so with a Jordan Series Drogue.
As far a hiding below from braking waves in the cockpit - Not my
experience. I stood in the companion way hatch and watched the waves.
Reminded me of the time I hiked the Grand Canyon. AWSOME.
Jordan Series Drogue. Would not leave the dock without it!
Philip
At 01:10 PM 7/12/2006, you wrote:
>On 7/12/06, Jim Burgoyne <<mailto:jimbim%40gmail.com>> 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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