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May 8, 2011 · chuck53. 1678 posts · Joined 2009. #18 · Nov 28, 2011 (Edited) The Potomac is a BIG river. The upper part of the river isn't the best for larger sailboats, but you get further down river, Colonial Beach to the bay, and it really opens up and gives you plenty of space to move around.
Jul 20, 2006 · we are sailing, we are sailing. home again, cross the sea. we are sailing, stormy waters. to be near you, to be free. oh my lord, to be near you, to be free. oh my lord. 我在远航，我在远航，穿越海洋，重回故乡. 我在远航，乘风破浪，为了爱情，为了希望.
Dec 26, 2002 · Dry sailing is much less costly, but consider the practicalness, too. Wet sailing is SO convenient. Dry sailing is such a bother. For example, on big race days, you have to wait to use the hoist when other boats beat you to the dock. But, there is a middle ground. I keep my sailboat on a Hydrohoist.
Feb 13, 2010 · S. shieek Discussion starter. 19 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Feb 13, 2010. Alright, as a newbie, I have a simple question. With an experienced captain (and a low experienced owner/crewman) when would be the best time to sail my 35' sloop from San Fran to Seattle. She has a small Penta MD11C diesel for backup.
Mar 27, 2008 · 3500 posts · Joined 2006. #2 · Mar 27, 2008. You will probably notice that if you only have the jib up when going upwind that there is enormous pressure on your rudder/tiller that will only go away when you balance the sails by raising the main. Also, your speed upwind will be much slower with only the jib as the venturi effect with the main ...
Aug 5, 2015 · The Gentlemans Guide to Passages South by Bruce Van Sant is the 'bible' for those planning to sail from the eastern seaboard to the Eastern Caribbean. It gives clear and concise instructions on how to island hop safely out to Eastern Carib. s/v Catchin' Rays has a good youtube channel.
Jul 24, 2011 · 1) Groundspeed vs. SOG: effects of wind on planes vs. effects of wind and currents on boats are in difference magnitudes and use the same calculations. 2) Landing airplanes vs. docking boats: lots of similarities, especially the "crosswind" landing/docking scenarios. 3) Air turbulence vs. water turbulence: either will provide a bumpy ride for ...
Dec 21, 2019 · 269 posts · Joined 2019. #6 · Jan 3, 2020. My very first sailing outing was on a tiny catamaran in Lake Chicamauga (part of the TN river system). There is a lock at Watts Bar and at Chicamauga, but tbh, this does not strike me as a cruising place.
