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The Jib is about a 120. Main not reefed. Sails are old and baggy, especially the main. Speed was from GPS, so measured as speed over ground. 8.8k was sustained for a good few minutes with several bursts into the 9.0 to 9.2 range but I consider them anomalies. Did the 'heave to' maneuver during this time. Some of us were apparently enjoying the action more than others! I started out sailing as close to the wind as possible, then dropped off just a bit to get the highest boat speed. My boat (and I!) prefer to sail to windward.
Andy
S/V Hyporborean
I heaved to several weeks ago for the first time. Went from 8.8knots to .5k. Easily done. I just gently tacked and did not release the jib sheet. As the jib came across I pushed the tiller back and held it there. The boat sat very comfortably as my crew, um...chummed. To continue on, just released the tiller and continued the turn. Basically turned 360 degrees with a stop at about 90. I didn't touch any lines, used only the tiller. This was in 4 foot seas and 20 knot winds. Simply and comfortably done.
S/V Hyporborean
MK1 Hull #183
Tampa Bay, Florida
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