Has anyone tried a riding sail? We saw a boat with one last summer and
it seemed to be making a huge difference in how the boat moved at
anchor. Unfortunately, we didn't get to talk to the owners.

Cindy

Richard B. Emerson wrote:
> I don't think you can really keep a boat from swinging, just try to
> manage the motion somewhat. I guess that in a steady state condition
> (wind never shifts, current and waves are constant) you could nail a
> boat down, but usually things are dynamic so all you can do is rig the
> boat as best you can (different boats ride differently in the same
> conditions, alas).
> Rick Emerson
> S/V One With The Wind, Baba 35
>
> Alan Sugarman wrote:
>
>> When I put in my new water line bobstay fitting, I had a big shackle
>> placed there.
>>
>> I know the idea was that this was to keep the boat from swinging --
>> has anyone used this as part of an anchoring strategy.
>>


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