Heaving-to
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Heaving-to is a dependable tactic when caught in rough weather while sailing. The key to heaving-to in rough conditions is to get the craft to make a square-drift, 90 degrees to the waves, while lying at almost close-hauled angle to the wind.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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Light-air sail power
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Many cruising routes have predominating light winds. Sailboat cruisers who are equipped for these conditions can improve their cruising times. Proper sail design and sailing tactics are discussed.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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Seamanship: a weather eye
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The importance of constantly monitoring weather conditions and visually checking the surroundings whilst sailing is discussed. Even very experienced sailors should not become complacent.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
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