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Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 28-10-2023, 09:56
Replies: 24
Views: 2,609
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Hurricane 'Otis'

Huh? Any references to support that?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-10-2023, 12:00
Replies: 32
Views: 4,199
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Anyone have experience selling a boat by instalments?

This.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-10-2023, 14:19
Replies: 19
Views: 3,605
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Boats Currently for sale for Single-handing

Not really boats, but a good read for singlehanding:

Thoughts, Tips, Techniques and Tactics for Singlehanded Sailing

By Andrew Evan’s
...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 07-10-2023, 08:00
Replies: 10
Views: 4,272
Posted By Chris31415
Re: M Jambo rescued during his singlehanded solo crossing

Thanks for the update. Glad he is OK and was rescued.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 05-10-2023, 10:46
Replies: 44
Views: 9,321
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Again piracy in the Caribbean

This thread drifts deserves the Mark Watney (Matt Damon) space pirate quote from the movie the Martian.

Mark Watney: “I've been thinking about laws on Mars. There's an international treaty saying...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2023, 11:16
Replies: 15
Views: 6,776
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Physics behind the force of wind on sails--is complicated

It is complicated. This is a good article from 2008 that covers the physics of sailing. A good overview of a complicated subject.
...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-08-2023, 03:39
Replies: 16
Views: 2,738
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Dehumidifier produced water

What is the name of your company?
Which DOE National lab developed this?
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-08-2023, 08:41
Replies: 121
Views: 10,096
Posted By Chris31415
Re: There are no forum members that confuse A and AH.

Ah and kWh and Coulombic potential. Seriously?

We all know the proper unit for energy is Joules, let’s use Joules.
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 16-08-2023, 07:35
Replies: 38
Views: 2,939
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics

Quantum Mechanics and the standard model have limitations and we hope they are incomplete. Flawed? This is too strong a term for me. These are the most rigorously tested and verified theories we...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 26-07-2023, 09:33
Replies: 46
Views: 2,748
Posted By Chris31415
Re: New Zealand Sea Level Change

“CLAIM: A photo of Plymouth Rock sitting in a small amount of water proves that sea levels have not risen significantly over the last 402 years due to climate change.

AP’S ASSESSMENT: False....
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 26-07-2023, 07:20
Replies: 46
Views: 2,748
Posted By Chris31415
Re: New Zealand Sea Level Change

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 20-07-2023, 08:34
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By Chris31415
Re: The National Hurricane Center Publishes the Mariner’s Tropical Cyclone Guide

Thanks! Good reading
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 12-07-2023, 05:25
Replies: 123
Views: 9,986
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Ocean surface temperatures at all time high

This. It’s easy to criticize. A credible alternative explanation (model) would be much more persuasive. Are there any?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-07-2023, 19:41
Replies: 70
Views: 6,244
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Big engine in small sailboat but not much forward motion

You don’t say the make & model of the boat. Do other people with the same boat get the same results from their engine?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-04-2023, 18:32
Replies: 7
Views: 811
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Gulf Stream Web Sites?

Windy is great. If you’re interested in historical conditions (wind, current, waves) try https://earth.nullschool.net. It has data back about 10 years.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-03-2023, 18:41
Replies: 93
Views: 9,103
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Joshua Slocum

I second that, especially during hurricane season. Some others I like:

Some others:
The long way- Moitessier
Close to the wind-Gods
Racing the ice to Cape Horn- Guernsey
Two against Cape...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-03-2023, 19:37
Replies: 49
Views: 6,682
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Question for divers

James Bond would have used an Oyster.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-02-2023, 11:54
Replies: 121
Views: 18,192
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Real Probability of Death Passaging the N. Atlantic

I think he may have been thinking of the property/casualty side.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 12-02-2023, 08:30
Replies: 121
Views: 18,192
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Real Probability of Death Passaging the N. Atlantic

I appreciate the effort and the approach. It’s an interesting topic that I also think about.

NUMERATOR (Risk): Deaths makes sense to me since it’s probably the “best” metric we have for measuring...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-02-2023, 05:42
Replies: 380
Views: 40,509
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Kirsten Neuschafer Cape George 36 @ 7.9 knots

Am I reading this right? As of Feb 4th there are only 4 left in the race with more than 8k nm to go?
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-12-2022, 19:49
Replies: 40
Views: 7,704
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Best drones for boats

Read about the “return to home” feature and how you can set the home point. It’s really a safety feature in the event you lose contact with the drone. I wouldn’t want to rely on it for routine use.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-10-2022, 20:01
Replies: 95
Views: 13,856
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Hurricane Ian - I don't get it

You really don’t care if your boat damages other boats? I don’t think you really believe that.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-10-2022, 08:48
Replies: 95
Views: 13,856
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Hurricane Ian - I don't get it

People have died trying to avoid a hurricane. Be careful out there.

At the Mercy of the Sea
By John Kretschmer

Three lone sailors, each pursuing a solitary dream, are swept up in the open...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 12-09-2022, 14:43
Replies: 3
Views: 1,103
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Red Sea crossing and Indian Ocean stay

Any book about a circumnavigation will include something on the Indian Ocean area. I’ve read 5 cruising accounts and the Indian Ocean generally seemed like the thinnest section in each. Other than...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-09-2022, 04:50
Replies: 321
Views: 57,097
Posted By Chris31415
Re: Lagoon bulkheads

Huh? Collisions are complicated and there is more than just momentum to consider.



No, it’s Newton’s 2nd law and it certainly applies outside of a vacuum.



This is an equilibrium...
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