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Re: Terms Defined
Which side is the wind coming from when you're running dead downwind?
Which side is the wind coming from when you're running dead downwind?
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Joe_Cole
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Re: Terms Defined
The backside of course!
Seriously though I suppose that the "boom rule" would apply. However on a true downwind course the boom could be on either side. In that situation don't most people change course to get the wind coming over the quarter to reduce the likelihood of a gybe?
Joe
The backside of course!
Seriously though I suppose that the "boom rule" would apply. However on a true downwind course the boom could be on either side. In that situation don't most people change course to get the wind coming over the quarter to reduce the likelihood of a gybe?
Joe
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Re: Terms Defined
The opposite side to your mainsail - obviously. Running by the lee does not constitute changing onto the opposite tack.
Mike
The opposite side to your mainsail - obviously. Running by the lee does not constitute changing onto the opposite tack.
Mike
duncan
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Re: Terms Defined
If you are running dead downwind, and not motor sailing (motoring) then you are only in risk from an overtaking boat (which would give way) , a boat you were overtaking (you give way), a boat on port (he gives way) or starboard (you give way).
Interestingly the above would effectively apply equally if you were motor(sailing) and the other vessel was also doing the same.
Of course (he suggests impishly) if he were sailing and you were motor(sailing) you keep clear whatever...
If you are running dead downwind, and not motor sailing (motoring) then you are only in risk from an overtaking boat (which would give way) , a boat you were overtaking (you give way), a boat on port (he gives way) or starboard (you give way).
Interestingly the above would effectively apply equally if you were motor(sailing) and the other vessel was also doing the same.
Of course (he suggests impishly) if he were sailing and you were motor(sailing) you keep clear whatever...
jimi
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Been to B&Q
Great idea .. I've just been down B&Q, got 50 gallons of Norwegian Mahogany creosote a big roller, couple of big brushes & some white spirit. I've loaded them into the white van, along with the paint stripper. What's the best way, through the tunnel or should I get the ferry, if so which one, I was considering the Plymouth to Santander 'cos I could stop at LongJohn's for a pint and a pizza! Send me a PM with the full address ... do I need a sleeping bag? Do'nt worry about the cost I'll cover that by smuggling a few refugees on the way back!
Great idea .. I've just been down B&Q, got 50 gallons of Norwegian Mahogany creosote a big roller, couple of big brushes & some white spirit. I've loaded them into the white van, along with the paint stripper. What's the best way, through the tunnel or should I get the ferry, if so which one, I was considering the Plymouth to Santander 'cos I could stop at LongJohn's for a pint and a pizza! Send me a PM with the full address ... do I need a sleeping bag? Do'nt worry about the cost I'll cover that by smuggling a few refugees on the way back!
jimmie
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Do\'nt be rude
Joe, darling, need you be so crude, a little bit of refinement would be nice.
Joe, darling, need you be so crude, a little bit of refinement would be nice.
halcyon
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Re: Terms Defined
But then on your passage plan you would have identified the possibility of a down wind leg and would have rigged a preventer before leaving /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
Brian
But then on your passage plan you would have identified the possibility of a down wind leg and would have rigged a preventer before leaving /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
Brian
Joe_Cole
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Re: Do\'nt be rude
And you with a boat called "Big Buoy"! Nice one.
Joe
And you with a boat called "Big Buoy"! Nice one.
Joe
jimi
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Re: Terms Defined
.. after having made the risk assessment of getting your block knocked on a gybe whilst running by the lee in order to maintain yourself on starboard tack and keeping the goosewinged genoa full ...
.. after having made the risk assessment of getting your block knocked on a gybe whilst running by the lee in order to maintain yourself on starboard tack and keeping the goosewinged genoa full ...
Joe_Cole
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Re: Terms Defined
Not relevant for my sailing. I have to accept the fact that wherever I'm headed the wind shifts round and its on my nose. I've heard about this downwind sailing....... never experienced it. One day, eh?
Joe
Not relevant for my sailing. I have to accept the fact that wherever I'm headed the wind shifts round and its on my nose. I've heard about this downwind sailing....... never experienced it. One day, eh?
Joe
jimmie
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Re: Do\'nt be rude
Well Joe, it was called that by a friend who left it to me. I know that it does have a few connotations but I really can't bring myself to change it out of respect to my dear departed friend.
Well Joe, it was called that by a friend who left it to me. I know that it does have a few connotations but I really can't bring myself to change it out of respect to my dear departed friend.
Joe_Cole
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Re: Do\'nt be rude
Seriously....that's one of the nicest sentiments I've read on this forum for a long time. Good on you.
He must have been a good friend.
Joe
Seriously....that's one of the nicest sentiments I've read on this forum for a long time. Good on you.
He must have been a good friend.
Joe
jimmie
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Thank You
He was a very dear,close friend. And then he left my life, I remember it well, the 12:52 flight to Tokyo. He never returned, my life has been empty since, I'm sure he has been kidnapped or something terrible has happened.
He was a very dear,close friend. And then he left my life, I remember it well, the 12:52 flight to Tokyo. He never returned, my life has been empty since, I'm sure he has been kidnapped or something terrible has happened.
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Re: Terms Defined
Sorry cross purposes. We were talking about the situation where there is no mainsail is up, only genoa.
The answer obviously has to be the side opposite the genoa, as if the genoa were the mainsail.
Sorry cross purposes. We were talking about the situation where there is no mainsail is up, only genoa.
The answer obviously has to be the side opposite the genoa, as if the genoa were the mainsail.
ccscott49
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Re: Been to B&Q
50 galls! Is that all? Englander is BIG, that'll do for bottom primer, go back and get 100 gals of sheep dip, 20 gals, molasses and 20 gals of untreated sewage, might need something else to thicken it a tad, that should do for antifouling, no fish within 100 meteres of my hull! Fill the van with pork sausages and bacon, steak and kidney pies and puddings, devon custard and anything else you think we could sell to fellow ex. pats and get yer bum over here! Damn right you'll need your own sleeping bag, it gets cold sleeping under the upturned dinghy, even in Barcelona! Not the plymouth-santander, too expensive, you'll need to come back that way, customs and immigration getting a bit hot in poole! Probvaly get more money smuggling fags, smokable ones!!
50 galls! Is that all? Englander is BIG, that'll do for bottom primer, go back and get 100 gals of sheep dip, 20 gals, molasses and 20 gals of untreated sewage, might need something else to thicken it a tad, that should do for antifouling, no fish within 100 meteres of my hull! Fill the van with pork sausages and bacon, steak and kidney pies and puddings, devon custard and anything else you think we could sell to fellow ex. pats and get yer bum over here! Damn right you'll need your own sleeping bag, it gets cold sleeping under the upturned dinghy, even in Barcelona! Not the plymouth-santander, too expensive, you'll need to come back that way, customs and immigration getting a bit hot in poole! Probvaly get more money smuggling fags, smokable ones!!
Forbsie
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Re: Been to B&Q
Hey, can we all come?
It could be Wareham II. I've already checked Autoroute and so far the trip is 2519.4 miles with a couple of detours. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
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Hey, can we all come?
It could be Wareham II. I've already checked Autoroute and so far the trip is 2519.4 miles with a couple of detours. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.arweb.co.uk/argallery/forbsie>My Project Pics</A>
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The side opposite to that which largest fore and aft sail is .....
Nigel ...
Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !
The side opposite to that which largest fore and aft sail is .....
Nigel ...
Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !