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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

14-06-2012, 07:07

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Capsize Ratio's

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Posted By carstenb

Re: Capsize Ratio's

Glad you made through Sneuman. I've never had to "button up" although I have had a couple go knockdowns - scary as hell and hope to god (who probably doesn't exist - but just in case - you never...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

14-06-2012, 06:11

Replies: 266

Capsize Ratio's

Views: 82,206

Posted By carstenb

Re: Capsize Ratio's

Well B,

My comment about hunkering down and waiting was meant to be read as:

When the weather is so nasty that you have NO choice regarding having sail up, meaning you are on bare poles, and...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

13-06-2012, 06:39

Replies: 266

Capsize Ratio's

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Posted By carstenb

Re: Capsize Ratio's

I'll add my two cents. The smart skipper stays in port when really nasty weather is forecast (=good seamanship). However, on a blue water passage, you can get caught out through no fault of your...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

08-06-2012, 05:37

Replies: 266

Capsize Ratio's

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Posted By carstenb

Re: Capsize Ratio's

Read Peter Bruce's "Heavy Weather Sailing" this is the definitive book on heavy weather. Note his comments on what it takes to capsize a boat. The Commission that studied the Fastnet Race came to...

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