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Q&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 ...

posted 5y ago by Tuorg‭

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Q&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 ru...

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Q&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 ...

posted 5y ago by Tuorg‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&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'...

posted 5y ago by Tuorg‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&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 f...

posted 5y ago by Tuorg‭

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