Excess wind

[Clive_Rigden]

Last night I had yet another problem with excess wind.

I have tried many potential solutions in the past including, various reefing systems, extra mooring lines and on occaisions anchors, staying ashore, tighter pyjamas cord, beer and even Fray Bentos. Nothing seems to give relief.

Any suggestions?


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[Phoenix of Hamble]

A good regular dose of anti-foul should do it....

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[tugboat]

Save your farts in black bin liners. Keep them on board where they will provide reserve buoyancy, and then let them out on calm days to get you home. /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

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[Sans Bateau]

You don't say, do you want generate wind or get rid of it?

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[Clive_Rigden]

Don't think my regular crew would appreciate being kept onboard in black bin liners . . .

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[tugboat]

I said 'farts' not 'old farts' /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[Evadne]

It is important not to stay in the closet on this subject, you could suffocate. OTOH, a lighted match has been known to clear the air....

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[Clive_Rigden]

Dankeschoen unt haben ein gutes fahrt mein herr !

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[Clive_Rigden]

Positively launched me into the air on at least one occaision . . .

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[Evadne]

I've probably told this one before, but whereas on British research ships each trip is called a cruise and the chief scientist is known as the PSO (principle scientific officer) the Germans have journeys (Fahrts) and the chief scientist is known as the "Journey Leader".... Fahrtleiter. And yes, they do know what it means in English.

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[Clive_Rigden]

Good one! How many rings on their sleeves?
I think instead of "skipper" I shall rechristen myself as "Marinefahtsleiter" from now on ! It has a certain air about it , don't you think . . . ?
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[graham]

I new a girl in Germany called"Birgutt " pronounced "Beer Gut" Didnt have the heart to tell her what it sounded like in English.

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[l'escargot]

At what level...

... does ones wind become "excess"? What is the acceptable level?

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[boatmike]

Re: At what level...

Good question.
We should have a Baufart scale.

Force 1. Sheets do not move
Force 2. Occasionally lifts corners of sheet
Force 3. Whole sheets lift occasionally with gentle sighing noise
Force 4. Sheets rise visibly more than 6 ins and settle slowly. First "parps" heard.
Force 5. Sheets in constant motion. Atmospheric disturbances detected.
Force 6. Sheets on floor. Severe atmospheric disturbance
Force 7. Wakes other crew. sounds of "Phew!" "Pfaw!" heard
Force 8. Wakes self. Visits heads regularly.
Force 9. Crew relocate to cockpit.
Force 10. Crew seek safe shelter ashore.

Just first thoughts of course. Those with a more scientific mind may be able to improve scale with the objective of inclusion in the 2005 almanac....

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