20 Apr 2007 #1 Cornishman Well-Known Member Joined 29 Jul 2002 Messages 6,402 Location Cornwall Visit site Just heard that RKJ has slowed considerably while he bales out a flooded sail locker.
20 Apr 2007 #2 B BlueSkyNick Well-Known Member Joined 29 Apr 2003 Messages 11,766 Location Near a marina, sailing club and pub Visit site I don't know where such lockers are located on the Open60 but don't understand why he has to slow down to bail it out. Can only assume it is up on deck somewhere, and would ship more water back in if he keeps going at the same pace.
I don't know where such lockers are located on the Open60 but don't understand why he has to slow down to bail it out. Can only assume it is up on deck somewhere, and would ship more water back in if he keeps going at the same pace.
20 Apr 2007 #3 CPD Well-Known Member Joined 20 Sep 2006 Messages 3,014 Location Hampshire Visit site I understand it is cos sail lockers are near bow so slowing down reduces the amount of bouncing.