Activity for Tuorg‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Answer	—	A: What to do with a yacht when a stronger blast come? Generally, hold your course If there isn't a directional change and the wind doesn't exceed your vessel's ability to carry it under your current sail configuration, don't change a thing. Benefit from the puff. If the puff is sustained, you may be able to point slightly higher (if that's desirable be... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is this protrusion on the bottom of the sailboat? Depth sounder transducer This is the transducer for your depth sounder. You should be able to find a cable running from that transducer inside the vessel to the depth sounder display (assuming it's operational). Given that this is installed directly below the head it would appear that a through-hul... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to manage the sail of a sunfish when paddling? Rig a topping lift I realize this is an old question and my answer may be over-engineered, but here it is anyway: You could rig a topping lift: a line attached near the aft end of the boom and run through a block near the top of the mast. When you need to paddle, ease the sheet and haul the topping... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How do you determine the optimum time to tack? Forester provides the answer earlier in the text Assuming a steady wind speed and direction, no obstacles to avoid, and progress to windward not in excess of that needed to make one's destination on the opposite tack, there is no such thing as an optimal moment to tack. In the passage cited, however... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to "pump" my sail to go upwind or when becalmed? If you're truly becalmed, you'll likely get better results by sculling than trying to pump the sail. By hauling the tiller back and forth you can use your rudder to paddle. Start slowly and as you feel forward momentum increase you can increase your sculling rate. Neither of these methods are as eff... (more)	—	over 5 years ago