Great advice and hope folks take it up. I now cruise more confidently in my 18' Gardner Down East workboat with a 6' sea anchor. Being a light planning hull with a moderate beam, the boat getting caught without power and broadside to breaking waves would be precarious. I would also use a pendant line to the sea anchor rode to keep the bow slightly off the wave direction and reduce pounding.
Good article...I have always carried a Drogue....other than an occasional practice, I have never had to deploy one...I have always tended to reef early....or leave a day or so later!!! Monty 15 ...
What about just dropping the anchor over the bow? It’s not going to hit the bottom but should have the same effect. If it does hit bottom, bonus!
Great advice and hope folks take it up. I now cruise more confidently in my 18' Gardner Down East workboat with a 6' sea anchor. Being a light planning hull with a moderate beam, the boat getting caught without power and broadside to breaking waves would be precarious. I would also use a pendant line to the sea anchor rode to keep the bow slightly off the wave direction and reduce pounding.
I have a Para-Tevh sea anchor for my Sparrow 16. I only practiced with it once but it sure worked well!
Good article...I have always carried a Drogue....other than an occasional practice, I have never had to deploy one...I have always tended to reef early....or leave a day or so later!!! Monty 15 ...